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June 7, 2026
Foton Launches All-New Coach EV
Chinese commercial vehicle brand Foton delivered a strong statement at the Philippine International Motor Show by positioning itself as a pioneering brand in the full-electric commercial vehicle space in the country.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Foton CV,
News,
PIMS
VinFast Highlights EV Ecosystem At PIMS, Introduces "RentaPasada" Program
VinFast didn’t show any new products at its first appearance at the Philippine International Motor Show, but did highlight its comprehensive EV ecosystem that extends to charging infrastructure, transportation services, and ownership solutions to support its BEVs.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PIMS,
Vinfast Corporate
Jaecoo J5 EV Launches In The Philippines With P 1.4-Million Indicative Price
After launching the J5 SHS-H at the Manila International Auto Show, Omoda Jaecoo Philippines follows it up with the launch of the all-electric version at the Philippine International Motor Show. The Jaecoo J5 EV continues the Chinese brand’s momentum of expanding its electrified vehicle offerings in the country.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Jaecoo J5,
News,
PIMS,
Sub-Compact SUV
June 4, 2026
Subaru Philippines Electrifies 2026 Crosstrek For P 1.998M
Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the country is electrifying its compact crossover, the Crosstrek for 2026.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
PIMS,
Subaru Crosstrek
Chery Auto PH Goes Full Electric With P 1.120M QEV Hatchback (w/ Specs)
Chery Auto Philippines brings back the Q, but as pure electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. With reservations now open at all authorized Chery dealerships, this “cutesy” hatchback comes with a P 1,120,000 price tag.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chery Q,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PIMS
MG Philippines Rides The Electrified Wave With MG4 Urban, RX9 PHEV, HS PHEV (w/ Specs)
MG Philippines rides the electrified wave with the all-new MG4 Urban, MG RX9 PHEV, and MG HS PHEV—three New Energy Vehicles launched at the Philippine International Motor Show.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
MG 4,
MG HS,
MG RX9,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
PIMS
Mitsubishi Motors PH Launches Base Xforce GLX, Previews Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines brings its Premium Adventure theme to the Philippine International Motor Show. A continuation of the “Forever Adventure” theme at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the theme is a reflection of MMPC’s commitment to empowering customers to embrace every journey with confidence, excitement and unwavering spirit of exploration.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Compact SUV,
Mitsubishi Outlander,
Mitsubishi Xforce,
News,
PIMS
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Just Made "Land Cruiser" Accessible To The Masses. Prices Start At P 2.235M (w/ Specs)
Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the much-awaited Land Cruiser FJ: the smallest, most affordable member of the Land Cruiser family yet.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
PIMS,
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
All-New 2026 Toyota Hilux Arrives In The Philippines With Standard 2.8-liter Diesel Power, Available EV Variant (w/ Specs)
The all-new, 9th generation Toyota Hilux has arrived in the Philippines. Built on the foundations of QDR—Quality, Durability, and Reliability, the Hilux fuses toughness with a bold, future-focused design language and a more potent powerplant.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Pick-Up,
PIMS,
Toyota Hilux
First-Ever Electrified Land Cruiser 300 Lands In The Philippines (w/ Specs)
For the first time in its history, Toyota has electrified its flagship SUV, the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser HEV combines over 70 years of off-road heritage with Toyota’s latest hybrid tech. The new model offers not just improved fuel efficiency, but performance and drivability while preserving the nameplate’s go-anywhere ability.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
News,
PIMS,
Toyota Land Cruiser
Nissan X-Trail Returns To The Philippines With Hybrid Power And P 2.290M Price Tag (w/ Specs)
Nissan Philippines brings back the X-Trail as part of its increased push towards electrified products. Thanks to favorable conditions brought on by Executive Order 62 (EO 62), it will do battle against other compact SUVs such as the Honda CR-V e:HEV (read our review), Toyota RAV4 HEV (read our first drive), Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (read our review), and other upcoming entrants such as the Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid (read our first drive).
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
News,
Nissan X-Trail,
PIMS
Suzuki Auto PH Goes All-Electric With P 2.020M eVitara SUV
Suzuki Auto Philippines ushers in the era of full electric vehicles with the launch of the eVitara. Beating out other Japanese legacy brands—Mitsubishi, Honda, Mazda, and Subaru to the BEV punch, the small crossover does battle with the likes of the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, and its platform sibling, the Toyota Urban Cruiser.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PIMS,
Suzuki Vitara
June 3, 2026
Confirmed: Toyota Motor PH To Open Reservations For Land Cruiser FJ, All-New Hilux At PIMS
Toyota Motor Philippines will be opening reservations for the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, all-new Hilux, and Land Cruiser 300 HEV at the Philippine International Motor Show.
Toyota Is Developing An Ultimate Version Of Its AT-Equipped GR Corolla
Toyota didn’t just develop a more hardcore version of the GR Corolla, the GRMN Corolla, but they also will introduce the GR Corolla Morizo RR—a slightly more practical version, but still equally capable version of the GRMN Corolla.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota GR Corolla
June 2, 2026
Chery Auto PH Confirms All-New Q EV's Specs
Prior to its launch at the Philippine International Motor Show this June 4 to 7, 2026, Chery Auto Philippines has revealed some specs of its all-new Chery Q EV (stylized Chery QEV)— a pure electric smart EV cruiser.
Filed Under:
Chery Q,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PIMS
Toyota Gazoo Racing Unleashes Hardcore GRMN Corolla
Toyota has just launched the “ultimate version” of the GR Corolla: the GRMN Corolla. And unlike the GRMN Yaris, this hot hatch will be made available, albeit in limited quantities, outside of Japan.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota GR Corolla
The 2026 Mitsubishi Xpander GLS Is Fit For Purpose
Last year, the Mitsubishi Xpander was the best-selling car not just for Mitsubishi, or the MPV segment, but across the whole industry, including all brands and categories. 2025 saw 28,081 new Xpanders enter the Philippine roads, a full 1,000 plus units ahead of second placer Toyota Vios, and around 4,000 units more than the closest MPV rival in the form of the Toyota Avanza.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Mitsubishi Xpander
Truck Manufacturers Association Strengthens Road Safety Advocacy
Reinforcing its commitment to safer and more responsible transport operations in the country, the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) actively supported the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) National Road Safety Campaign through two major initiatives held during National Road Safety Month: first through a transport cooperative training program, and second through participation in the culminating National Road Safety Summit.
ACMobility Supports Philippine Red Cross With Isuzu Water Tanker Donation
Long-time Isuzu dealer group ACMobility, together with dealer principal Iconic Dealership, Inc. (IDI) through its Isuzu Pasig branch, and with the support of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), formally turned over a six-wheeler Isuzu FVR34 Q Euro-IV truck fitted with an 8,000-liter water tanker to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), reinforcing its shared commitment to disaster preparedness and humanitarian response.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Green GSM Secures P 2-Billion Credit Facility From PNB
Green GSM Philippines has secured a P 2-billion credit facility thanks to a partnership with Philippine National Bank (PNB). This will help support the operations and expansion of the Vietnamese all-electric ride-hailing taxi service across major urban areas.
Filed Under:
News,
Vinfast Corporate
Jetour Auto PH Posts 177 Percent Sales Increase In First 5 Months Of 2026
Jetour Auto Philippines continues its rapid rise in the local automotive market, posting triple-digit growth so far in 2026 as demand for its electrified vehicles accelerates.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
Jetour Corporate,
News
June 1, 2026
Another Large Toyota Service Center Will Rise In Palo, Leyte
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in collaboration with Toyota Tacloban, Leyte Inc., starts the development of a new service center located in the municipality of Palo, Leyte.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
Nissan Philippines Takes The Art Of Daring Approach At PIMS
Nissan Philippines pushes into a new chapter at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, showcasing a lineup that reflects how the brand is evolving familiar nameplates for a more electrified and connected future.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Frontier,
Nissan Kicks,
Nissan Navara,
Nissan Primera,
Nissan X-Trail,
PIMS
SMC Infrastructure Cites Safeguards On Trees Affected By SALEX
SMC Southern Access Link Expressway Corp. (SMC SALEX) said tree management activities for a planned elevated toll road in Manila are being carried out under safeguards approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and a replacement planting program, as it addressed concerns over trees affected by works along Quirino Avenue.
Filed Under:
Environment,
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Toyota Supports Japan-Philippine Relations With Manufacturing Commitment, Ecosystem Support
Toyota reaffirmed its commitment to promoting bilateral relations between Japan and the Philippines during the recent high-level Tokyo Business Roundtable. Attended by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and top Japanese business executives, the high-level meeting highlighted how industrial synergy can build a more integrated, resilient, and future-ready economic corridor between the two nations.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Lexus Cancels Next-Generation EV
Lexus is canceling its next-generation battery electric vehicle taking into account “fluctuations in market demand and the workload associated with vehicle planning and manufacturing.” First reported by Nikkei, it was since confirmed by Toyota.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Lexus Corporate,
News,
Toyota Corporate
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