Following a year of foundational work and formation of its network of partners, automotive brands Omoda and Jaecoo will start selling their first models in Metro Manila and Cebu dealerships. The lineup will be led by two models, the Omoda C5 and E5. Omoda C5 The Omoda C5 is a sleek crossover with a...
Manny V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has forecasted potential growth in its consolidated sales volume this year, citing expansion in the residential and commercial sectors. Ferdinand Geluz, Meralco senior vice president and chief revenue officer, said this year's increase in...
Toyota has officially announced the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Alphard luxury minivan, scheduled to arrive in Japanese showrooms on January 31, 2025. The Alphard, already a favorite in the Philippines' luxury MPV segment, is now taking a bigger step toward electrification,...
Valenzuela City police cars are patrolling without producing emissions thanks to new electric vehicle patrol cars from BYD. BYD Cars Philippines, in collaboration with ACMobility, signed a contract with the city to provide 41 BYD Dolphin electric vehicles (EVs). These units, to be supplied by...
Former Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Chairman, Carlos Ghosn. The potential merger of two Japanese automaker giants, Nissan and Honda, amid the former’s financial woes continues to be a much-discussed topic. The implications of such a deal may radically alter not just the Japanese auto...
Honda and Nissan executives during the signing of their memorandum of understanding for joint development of software-defined vehicles in August this year. Embattled carmaker, Nissan, is exploring options to turn its fortunes around amid current financial struggles. One of those options is a...
The key players in the country's gas-to-power industry are exploring interconnecting their pipeline facilities to share liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, a lifeline designed to neutralize potential fuel supply disruptions and ensure steady electricity generation from gas-fed plants. In an...
Toyota hopes to expand its fully electric vehicle lineup with a new model, the Urban Cruiser. Serving as a smaller alternative to the current BZ4X, but still larger than the Yaris Cross, the Urban Cruiser boasts of authentic SUV character, but with sophisticated styling befitting use in the city....
A consumer rights advocate called on the Senate to amend key provisions in the proposed measure to renew the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise, aiming to protect consumers from further power rate hikes. In a letter addressed to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and other...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has denied the request of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and San Miguel-led Masinloc Power Co. Ltd. (MPCL) to begin their Power Supply Agreement (PSA) ahead of schedule. In a statement, the ERC determined that awarding provisional authority for their PSA is...
The new EX30 (Photos courtesy of Volvo) Volvo Philippines has unveiled the Volvo EX30, its most sustainable vehicle to date, during an exclusive launch at its Makati showroom last month. With the lowest carbon footprint in Volvo’s history, this fully electric subcompact SUV marks a significant...
For more than two decades, the humble and secluded sitio of Bairan, Naga City in Cebu, located some seven kilometers away from the main road, has been enveloped in darkness. Rough and treacherous road conditions complicate and delay the arrival of progress in this hilltop community. But...
