Electric vehicle maker, XPENG will soon be entering the Philippine market in the third quarter of 2026. These cars will be distributed by XPENG Philippines, a direct subsidiary of XPENG, a global AI and technology company pioneering Smart EVs. The company is committed to supporting the country...
BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is about to launch two new models soon: Atto 2 (in EV and DM-i form) and the Seal 5 DM-i. Ahead of their official launch on July 28, 2026, reservations are now open for both models at BYD dealerships nationwide. Atto 2 First previewed at the...
UAAGI Auto Group brings its multi-brand roadshow to SM Megamall, giving customers the opportunity to view and test-drive vehicles from six automotive brands in one location. The second leg of UAAGI On the Move 2026 runs from July 16 to 19 at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall. The four-day event forms...
Access to affordable, reliable electricity is indispensable to economic growth, business competitiveness, and the daily lives of Filipino households. Yet for many consumers, the monthly electricity bill has become an increasing source of financial strain. The recurring experience of "bill shock,"...
More than 1,000 Chery Tiggo rEV units are now on Philippine roads, giving Chery Auto Philippines a new local milestone for its plug-in hybrid seven-seat SUV. The Tiggo rEV is currently the brand’s best-selling model in the country. Chery Auto Philippines said the figure reflects the growing...
Audi Philippines has just refreshed its model lineup with a wider selection of hybrid models. The brand invited members of the media for an exclusive preview of these new models. These include the new Q3 Hybrid, Q5 Hybrid, Q5 S Line Hybrid, SQ5 Sportback Hybrid, and S5 Sedan Hybrid. The new models...
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is expanding its automotive loan portfolio to target the rapidly growing hybrid vehicle segment, positioning itself to capture a larger share of the consumer market increasingly squeezed by volatile fuel prices. In a statement, the country’s...
Denza, the premium technology-oriented brand of the BYD Group, took the wraps off a new, all-electric supercar, the Denza Z. This new vehicle boasts of 1,604-PS, accelerates from 0-100km/h in as little as 1.96 seconds, and will be available in coupe, racing and convertible versions. The Denza Z...
If there is one thing that has united consumers in recent months, it is not a national holiday or a collective celebration: it is the shared shock and frustration of opening their electric bills. For the millions of subscribers of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), every billing cycle has become an...
The government is planning to simultaneously implement its two flagship incentive programs aimed at encouraging the local production of electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered cars, potentially within the year. Finance Secretary Frederick Go told reporters last week that the government intends to...
Maserati has rolled out a coordinated update for the GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale, giving its grand tourer, convertible, and D-SUV a common set of design, cabin, powertrain, and software changes. The updates concentrate on details owners will notice from behind the wheel. All three models...
Hyundai finally brings hybrid power to one of its most loved family models, the Staria. The new Staria Hybrid has just been launched, starting at P1,999,000. It brings together hybrid performance with comfort, connectivity, and versatile space for modern families and professionals. The new hybrid...
