Following its teaser for a new SUV last month, Geely has confirmed it will be launching the Monjaro EM-i by the end of October this year. As suggested by the ‘EM-i’ suffix, the SUV will utilize the Chinese automaker’s plug-in hybrid technology. The brand describes the new Monjaro as an “executive performance flagship” SUV competing in the…
Kia Philippines has confirmed the arrival windows of the EV3 and PV5, both of which will reinforce the brand’s BEV lineup. The models were first confirmed to be Philippine-bound at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show in June. The announcement was made in celebration of World EV Day on September 9. The EV3 has been…
BYD Cars Philippines announced that it has sold 28,399 units from January to August 2026. This officially marks a 99% year-on-year improvement in local sales—in 2025, the Chinese carmaker sold 26,122 units for the whole year. This impressive feat was spearheaded by the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid, which continues to be the brand’s best-selling model. The…
This coming weekend, the Toyota Tamaraw will be present at several events to showcase a variety of its use cases. The Asian Food Expo (AFEX) and Philippine Building Construction Expo (PHILBEX) Cebu trade shows will both feature the Tamaraw in its traditional role as a commercial workhorse. On the other hand, a more novel approach…
Ford Philippines has just refreshed its Everest and Ranger lineups with angry V6 power, courtesy of new turbodiesel engines. While that will satisfy the purists, one could argue that the Blue Oval is missing out on an emerging SUV segment. We’re talking about range-extended or plug-in hybrid SUVs. We’re seeing more and more of them this year,…
