*Above: SM rolls out* the biggest chain of E-Vehicle Charging Stations in the Philippines with over 27 malls nationwide. (Photo taken at SM Mall of Asia, with a Porsche Taycan plugged in) - - - The shift from petrol to fully-electric vehicles is already beginning as more and more brands start to...
Great Wall Motor (GWM) and its Philippine distributor, Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), are set to launch GWM's lineup of vehicles in April. The first four models previewed by LAGI include the Jolion, Jolion HEV, H6 HEV, and the GWM Cannon. The crossovers are all built on...
The Suzuki Ertiga has already gained favor and acceptance with Filipino car buyers. With this new Hybrid just launched, it’s sure to garner more interest in Suzuki and hybrids. Suzuki Philippines is the first to offer a hybrid — or as they call it, a Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) — in...
Volvo XC60 hybrid Volvo Philippines is looking forward to an even more optimistic year ahead as the company’s sales performance grew by 27% compared to pre-pandemic figures. Volvo XC40 hybrid The Swedish car company attributes its growth to the introduction of electrified Volvo models in its...
What to expect behind the wheel It’s natural to feel some apprehension towards buying an electrified vehicles (xEV). After all, with their unique powertrain, dual power sources, and larger amount of electronics, it’s easy for any motorist to feel daunted about making the switch. As such,...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV What’s the difference? If you’ve already been considering making the switch to more sustainable motoring, chances are, there’s yet another decision that’s been a conundrum: hybrid or electric vehicle (EV)? It’s an understandable quandary. After all, under the...
Make the shift for a better world There’s no denying that global warming is happening. Its effects are beginning to manifest in more frequent and intense typhoons, heavier torrential rain, and extreme heat waves. Many have pointed to our growing carbon emissions as the culprit, with exhaust from...
The title summarizes what the 2020 Toyota Corolla 1.8V Hybrid CVT is all about. The test unit arrived with a reading of 14.4 kilometers per liter. After only two days and under average driving conditions (did some overtaking, maintained max highway speed), it performed better. I’m now at 15.6...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveiled Mitsubishi Manila Bay, as its flagship Dendo Drive Station in the country. It is an outlet where customers can learn and experience a variety of energy sources represented by an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-In Hybrid Electric...
Toyota HEV Drive 2022 What’s a hybrid? Back in 2009 when the second-generation model was launched locally we didn’t know anything about this technology. Most people have only heard about hybrids from the tabloids when Leo DiCaprio drove to the Oscars in a Prius. The little knowledge came with a...
The transition to electric With petroleum prices skyrocketing these days and the carmakers making a conscious shift to electric power in the near future, Toyota offers a vital stepping stone in that shift in the form of hybrid options. Some may be thinking of switching but still have a few...
