BYD Cars Philippines, the passenger vehicle division of ACMobility under the Ayala Group, is set to officially launch the all-new BYD eMAX 7 at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The eMAX 7 is positioned as the country’s first fully electric three-row MPV in its class, and is now...
A newcomer to the Philippine market, Aito is set to make its impact felt at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 with the introduction of its flagship electric SUV, the M9. This full-size luxury vehicle, developed in collaboration with Huawei and Seres, combines advanced technology with...
Visitors to the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 will have the chance to win a compact electric vehicle, as QSJ Motors Phils., Inc. is offering a 2025 Bestune Pony Mini EV through a giveaway at the Bestune booth. The auto show takes place from April 10 to 13 at the World Trade Center in...
BAIC will showcase two of its latest SUVs at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), offering a look at both its off-road and electrification capabilities. Making their local debut are the all-new B40 Trailmaster and the extended-range electric B60e rEV. B40 Trailmaster The B40 Trailmaster,...
Discerning luxury car buyers will have even more models to choose from soon. EVOxTerra, the distributor of Hongqi luxury vehicles in the Philippines, is set to introduce two more. Expanding their luxury vehicle lineup are two next-generation electric vehicles: the Hongqi EH7 all-electric sedan and...
To address rising power demand in Laguna and neighboring areas, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has energized Mesaland substation in Santa Rosa City. In a statement, Meralco said it began operating the 115-kilovolt (kV)-34.5-kV substation in Hacienda Sta. Elena, which is set...
Li Auto, a Chinese manufacturer renowned for its range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), has officially launched in the Philippines through its local partner, HomeAuto Inc., under the name Li Auto Philippines. Founded in 2015, Li Auto has prioritized family-oriented vehicles that emphasize...
Toyota Aisin Philippines Inc. (TAP) has renewed its retail electricity supply agreement with MPower. Seen in the photo (L-R) are TAP Senior Managing Coordinator Yoshiaki Masuda, TAP Plant Facility Section Manager Florentino Castillo, TAP Deputy General Manager IN-DIRECT Armando Alilang, TAP Acting...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that there are nearly 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) nationwide, the majority of which are in Metro Manila. In a statement on Tuesday, April 1, the DOE said it documented about 912 publicly accessible EVCS, which is about 13 percent of...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has scheduled several electrical works during the first week of April, potentially affected residents and commercial districts within Metro Manila and its service areas. According to Meralco, parts of Makati, Pasig, and Quezon City are among the Metro cities...
MPower and Araneta Group have renewed their partnership to power the latter’s properties with the addition of its newest hotel, ibis Styles Manila Araneta City. Present during the ceremonial signing recently held at the ibis Styles Araneta City were (L-R) MPower Head of Commercial Operations Ray...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a program designed to encourage power sector players to go public and comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA). On Thursday, March 27, the ERC and SEC jointly launched SEC...
