DRIVING THOUGHTS It was good to meet the D-Max EV again last week at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Standing at the Isuzu booth in the cavernous hall of the Impact Challenge Exhibition Center, the D-Max EV confirmed the message of the hour – electrification is here in all...
The Davao City government announced on Monday, March 30, that it is taking steps toward a more sustainable transportation system by procuring electric vehicles for its official fleet, moving away from traditional, fuel-dependent vehicles. According to Harvey Lanticse, head of the Davao City...
Chevrolet Philippines has extended its Full Circuit Care promo for the Spark EUV Activ until April 30, 2026, with buyers getting five years of zero-cost preventive maintenance service. The promo covers customers who buy a brand-new Spark EUV Activ from authorized Chevrolet dealerships nationwide...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has commenced the initial dispatch of electricity from its Terra Solar development, injecting much-needed capacity into the Philippine grid as the government moves to insulate the domestic economy from volatile global fuel markets. In a statement on Monday, March 30,...
Geely has launched the EX5 EM-i in the Philippines, adding a plug-in hybrid SUV to its local range for buyers who want some of the advantages of electrified driving without going fully electric. Available in Pro and Max variants, it uses a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid setup built around a...
ACMobility will offer free charging across its EV charging network from March 27 to 29, 2026, allowing electric vehicle owners to use its public chargers without cost for three days. The offer is open to all EV brands, as long as the vehicle can connect to ACMobility chargers. Supported connectors...
Are rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty now key factors in your next vehicle purchase? Want to make the switch to an electrified vehicle but don 't know where to start? The best place to be may be the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 that will proceed as scheduled from...
When Atty. Francis Saturnino “Nino” Juan took the helm of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in August 2025, he inherited an agency choked by years of delays. Its credibility was so bruised that power sector stakeholders approached progress not with hope, but with hardened, deliberately...
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) recently launched the T1 compact SUV plug-in-hybrid (PHEV), their latest addition to their electrified line up. Their choice of powertrain for this latest offering is not a surprise, usually, brands would offer the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) options and...
Tesla now has a model that can seat more than five people. That vehicle is the new Model Y L. L likely refers to the vehicle’s length as it is 179 mm longer than the standard Model Y. This extended length allows it to fit a third row of seating, which makes the Model Y L a three-row, six-seater....
Those looking for more sustainable means of mobility will get a chance to see two of Toyota’s latest models at a nearby mall. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing the all-new Toyota RAV4 HEV, new Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV at the Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City. Teased earlier...
VinFast is making it more cost-effective to own one of their EVs. The Vietnamese automaker wants to reduce buyers’ dependence on gasoline with their zero-fuel-cost advantage. VinFast Philippines has announced the extension of its free, unlimited charging program for customers using authorized...
