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LTO Chief recommends cancellation of BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge
MANILA: Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao recommended the cessation of the BMW Owners Society of Safe...
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Today
Vingroup strengthens foothold in India
MANILA: Vingroup has strengthened its foothold in the Indian market after it signed a memorandum of agreement (MOU) with the...
Paulo Papa
Feb 05, 2026
Changan PH to likely bolster electrified offerings in 2026
MANILA: Changan Philippines will likely bolster its electrified lineup in 2026.
Not too long ago, Zigwheels Philippines was invited by...
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Feb 04, 2026
MDPPA inducts new officials
MANILA: The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association Incorporated (MDPPA) has inducted its new officials for 2026.
The event was held...
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Feb 04, 2026
ACMobility to bolster EV charging network in 2026
MANILA: ACMobility looks to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in 2026.
Per Ayala’s mobility arm, ACMobility will continue...
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Feb 03, 2026
VinFast looks to expand e-scooter ops
MANILA: VinFast is looking to expand its electric scooter (e-scooter) operations.
Per the Vietnamese electric car manufacturer, its international business...
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Feb 03, 2026
MG PH kicks off 2026 with tempting promo
MANILA: Morris Garages (MG) Philippines started the year with its newest promo that covers almost every model, from those powered...
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Feb 03, 2026
Zigwheels PH monthly wrap: January 2026
MANILA: The month of January turned out to be a good start for the local automotive scene, with no shortage...
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Feb 02, 2026
BYD Cars PH teams up with Sunshine Events for Ironman 70.3 Davao
MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines has teamed up with Sunshine Events for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Davao.
The ACMobility-led electric car...
Paulo Papa
Feb 02, 2026
MMDA bares rerouting plans for MRT-7 launching activities
MANILA: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) shared its rerouting plans and temporary lane closures at the Epifanio de los...
Paulo Papa
Feb 02, 2026
EV Love: Classifications, categories, samples
In the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) continuously updates its list of electric vehicle models available locally under various...
Paulo Papa
Feb 04, 2026
New year, new ride: Aito M8
Upmarket Chinese car brand Aito could be bringing the M8 sport utility vehicle (SUV) to the Philippine market this year....
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Jan 16, 2026
New year, new ride: Mitsubishi Montero Sport
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is arguably one of the most popular sport utility vehicles (SUV) in the Philippine market today....
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Jan 16, 2026
New year, new ride: Nissan Magnite
Earlier this month, we listed down the top vehicles we want to see in 2026, which included an entry from...
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Jan 14, 2026
New year, new ride: Hyundai Accent
Buzz about the revival of the Hyundai Accent surfaced sometime last year after the Land Transportation Office released homologation papers...
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Jan 13, 2026
New year, new ride: new-gen Kia Seltos
We at Zigwheels Philippines have listed the vehicles we’re excited to see in 2026, and one of them is the...
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Jan 09, 2026
New year, new ride: Kia EV5
Kia Philippines, under the stewardship of Ayala’s ACMobility, announced the arrival of the Kia EV5 sometime last year.
On that...
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Jan 09, 2026
New year, new ride: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid
There is no doubt that the Mitsubishi Xpander is the most popular multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the country, which is...
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Jan 09, 2026
New year, new ride: Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Showing that it understands its customer base, Toyota Motor Corporation revived the “FJ” platform and injected some Land Cruiser DNA...
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Jan 05, 2026
New year, new ride: GWM Haval H9
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines is poised to release the Haval H9, a sport utility vehicle (SUV), looking to compete...
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Jan 05, 2026
First drive: Changan Eado Plus
Not too long ago, Changan Philippines struck a deal with Grab Philippines to supply the ride-hailing service provider with the...
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Feb 03, 2026
First drive: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e
Not too long ago, Mercedes-Benz Philippines — under the leadership of Inchcape Philippines — bolstered its new-energy offerings in the...
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Oct 29, 2025
Land Rover Defender Octa: down and dirty
Land Rover Philippines, under the stewardship of Inchcape Philippines, proved the capabilities of the Defender line by taking the luxurious...
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Oct 28, 2025
Mitsubishi XForce: X marks the spot
The local compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment has seen several entrants from various brands. With the Mitsubishi XForce looking...
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Oct 27, 2025
Ford Everest Sport Special Edition: ‘tough’-tier SUV
Many car buyers opt to browse the local sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment due to the division’s tough-looking nameplates.
One...
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Sep 15, 2025
Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S HEV: sporty yet sustainable
Back in the day, it was sort of expected for sporty cars to be gas guzzlers due to their high-performance...
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Sep 08, 2025
First drive: Here’s why the Li Mega is the ideal pick for those who wants to be chauffeured
Just recently, Li Auto Philippines staged its first-ever media drive, where it showcased its trifecta of offerings to attending members...
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Aug 27, 2025
GWM Cannon: range day
GWM Philippines has taken its updated pickup truck to the R33 Drift Track in Pampanga to showcase its capabilities to...
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Jul 29, 2025
Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
In general, base variant models offer car buyers the bare minimum — in exchange for an affordable price tag —...
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Jul 09, 2025
Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
The Dongfeng Rich 7 — particularly its 4X4 Upper variant — looks to prove that not all big rides cost...
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Jul 07, 2025
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