Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has just announced that it will hold its 60th Anniversary Expo this coming August 10 to 13, 2023, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, and admission will be free! Five years since MMPC organized a similar event, the 4-day exposition will feature car displays and daily performances and activities for families to enjoy. If you missed seeing the XFC Concept at Newport Mall last June, fret not, as the Japanese carmaker has said it will again be the star o

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is on a roll, with several new models in the pipeline for 2023. From the upcoming Toyota Innova to the new Toyota Yaris Cross, which both come with hybrid drivetrains, the Japanese carmaker seems hell-bent on cementing its position as the Philippines' number-one car manufacturer. It may get a further boost if it decides to bring in the all-new Toyota C-HR, which is due to debut globally on June 26, 2023. Radical styling The C-HR has long had fans in the Philippines

The 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is around the corner, with car brands ready to showcase their latest vehicles for the event. These automakers have even released several teasers for their upcoming cars to build hype for them before their grand reveal. That said, we will quickly cover the different models that are appearing at the auto show. Some brands have already stated what they will showcase at the event, while others have yet to fully reveal what they intend to launch. The lis

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is looking into putting up a new model assembly line in the Philippines, depending on government incentives. “They want to get into, probably, a new model assembly that they have not disclosed yet,” said Senior Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay in a February 17, 2023 report in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. “So, that’s really contingent on our CARS Program,” she added. Angara-Mathay was referring to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Progr

Mitsubishi Philippines is set to launch the refreshed 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross this Jan. 26, 2023. The announcement comes from a recent teaser that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines released to the media, showing the silhouette of the vehicle's front fascia and the tagline “Get ready to cross the current.” While its local specifications are still unknown, we can look to other markets to guess what it might bring to the local market. What we do know is that it will go up against the likes of the

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda