DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, May 12, the ordinance establishing a comprehensive incentives framework for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a major local push toward sustainable transport development in the city. The measure provides fiscal and regulatory...
The government is set to soon launch an incentive program aimed at encouraging companies to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, with at least four automotive firms already expected to participate. Finance Secretary Frederick Go, President Macos’ point man for investment and...
Those seeking relief from the fluctuating fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the middle east will be delighted to know there’s a new option in the market specifically catered to larger families. VinFast has officially launched the VF MPV 7 electric vehicle in the Philippines....
MG Motor Philippines will join the STV Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival 2026 from May 7 to 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City, with several of its latest models available for test drives. The MG G50 PHEV will be one of the main vehicles available at the MG pavilion. The...
GAC Philippines will bring four electrified SUVs to the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival, giving visitors a chance to test drive the Aion V, Hyptec HT, GS8 HEV and Emkoo HEV during the event. The Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival will run from May 7 to 10, and is organized annually by...
Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing several electrified models to the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival from May 7 to 10, 2026 at Block 16 of the SM MOA Grounds. The Toyota test drive lineup includes the all-new RAV4 HEV, all-new Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV. These will be...
Let 's get one thing out of the way before the pitchforks come out: the Honda Prelude isn’t a sports car; at least not in the way some people think it is. Honda will tell you as much themselves, positioning it as a grand tourer — a sporty coupe that slots above the Civic but occupies a...
Denza Philippines has launched the all-new B5 and B8, giving the brand two plug-in hybrid SUV entries in the local market after its Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 showcase. Denza B5 The B5 enters as the midsize option, while the B8 moves into full-size SUV territory with more power, a...
The Ford Territory Hybrid has exceeded 1,000 units in sales within three months of its local launch, giving Ford Philippines an early foothold in the growing full hybrid SUV segment. The Territory Hybrid joined Ford’s local SUV range less than a year ago and is aimed at buyers who want lower...
With oil prices continuing their unpredictable surge, finding a vehicle that maximizes fuel efficiency without compromising on performance has never been more critical for the Filipino motorist. While specifications on a brochure provide a baseline, the most effective way to determine the right car...
Li Auto has just opened its second Philippine showroom at Aseana City, Parañaque. This comes at the heels of the opening of its first showroom in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig. The opening also marks the launch of the Li Mega Home, the brand’s flagship MPV, designed as a true extension of...
A 22-wheel oil tanker caught fire on the southbound lane of C5 Road near Lanuza Avenue in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City on Tuesday, April 28. The fire broke out at around 1:10 a.m., with flames engulfing the front portion of the trailer. Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Pasig...
