With the growing popularity of electrified vehicles these days, it’s easy to get confused with all the new terminology being thrown our way. No doubt you’ve already heard some of them like ‘hybrid,’ ‘new energy vehicle,’ ‘electrified,’ or ‘even range-extended /extended range...
Xiaomi EV has put the YU7 GT into the Nürburgring record books after the electric SUV completed an officially timed autonomous lap of the Nordschleife. Fitted with the Track Package, the Xiaomi YU7 GT covered the 20.8-km circuit in 10:29.483 without a driver on board. Nürburgring also confirmed...
Grab Philippines has forged strategic partnerships with leading EV charging operators ACMobility and EVOxCharge to expand charging access for electric taxi and TNVS driver-partners on its platform, while lowering charging costs by as much as 45%. The partnerships give GrabTaxi Electric and GrabCar...
The latest generation of electric vehicles (EVs) have batteries that are lasting longer than expected. This is based on a report released by Recurrent, a US-based startup that creates battery tracking apps for EVs. Recurrent uses no hardware, just the software that runs on thousands of electric...
Polestar, the former performance division of Volvo that is now its own automotive brand, has been banned from selling vehicles in the US from the 2027 model year onwards. The ban was implemented by the United States’ Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security under the new...
The GAC Aion UT was just launched in the Philippines, ready to shake up the highly competitive small EV crossover segment. As the GAC Aion UT hits Philippine roads, early adopters are already experiencing the benefits of the transition to electric mobility. We listen to some owners share why they...
I used to wonder whether the Sealion 6 deserved the hype it was getting, especially coming from a new Chinese brand competing in an industry dominated by established Japanese hybrid tech pioneers. Let me cut to the chase and tell you what is already a well-known open secret — yes, it is. After...
More than a decade ago, it was Tesla that brought electric vehicles into the mainstream. Many newer competitors chase range, software, and charging technology, while the Model 3 remains the benchmark that many EVs are measured against. The same international benchmark is available in the...
Nothing about the Fronx’s body looks like a Suzuki except for the grille, and that’s actually a good thing. Designed by Maruti Suzuki’s Indian subsidiary, the Fronx is a subcompact crossover that is more stylish than the defunct Swift. It features a sleek exterior that is further enhanced by...
Electric vehicles (xEVs) seized nearly 15 percent of the automotive industry’s total sales from January to May, driven by high fuel prices, while purchases of traditional gas-powered cars continued to plummet. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc....
Toyota Motor Philippines has started retail sales of the Land Cruiser 300 HEV, the first hybrid version of the full-size SUV offered in the local market. Previewed at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, the LC300 3.5 V6 ZX HEV starts at ₱6,930,000. Precious White Pearl units are priced...
Honda is inviting interested customers to get behind the wheel at the upcoming CR-V and Prelude Test Drive. The brief test drive is designed to showcase the abilities of both the CR-V as well as the Prelude. Experience the new CR-V 's powerful all-wheel drive capability on a rugged off-road...
