Filipino borrowers have favored practical, family-oriented purchases as economic uncertainty, fueled by the energy crisis, hits close to home. According to Metrobank, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and house-and-lot properties emerged as top loan choices.Read More »
The Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM may be getting a new option in 2026, as the Land Transportation Office recently granted homologation papers for the ‘Executive’ and ‘Panther’ variants of the plug-in hybrid SUV. Jetour Auto Philippines previously debuted the T1 Panther at the 2026 Philippine Outdoorfest in February. Outfitted with a blacked-out bodykit, roof-mounted lights, a side ladder, and an…
Hyundai Motor Philippines has built quite the impressive electrified lineup here in our market. It already has the EVs like the Ioniq 5, 6, and 9, and hybrids such as the Elantra, Kona, and Palisade. That said, with Filipino car buyers starting to bet big on electric, we think it wouldn’t hurt to add more to…
In addition to unveiling the Sealion 08, Seal 08, and Atto 3, BYD has also showcased its Ocean-V concept car at Auto China 2026. The Ocean-V is an electric MPV with bold styling and a high ground clearance. Design-wise, the Ocean-V features a boxy front fascia with vertically positioned LED headlights and an LED lightbar…
Plug-in hybrids have become common sightings on Philippine roads these days, and you can credit that to the influx of electrified Chinese cars in recent years. They’ve become top-of-mind among car buyers, which is why it’s no surprise that more and more car brands are starting to bring more PHEVs in. MG Philippines is one of the…
