Green GSM, an electric ride-hailing service under Vietnam-based Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), has officially launched in the Philippines, and early signs point to strong adoption. Just days after its debut on June 10, the Green GSM app climbed to the top of the Travel & Local...
Suzuki Philippines marked its 50th anniversary with a weekend celebration at the SM Mall of Asia. On June 14 and 15, the brand held the Suzuki Matsuri (festival) 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Activity Center. Designed as a family-oriented Japanese festival, the event welcomed thousands of visitors...
JMC has officially launched its two new electric vehicle offerings in the Philippines, the EV2 and EV3, positioning the brand within the growing landscape of accessible EV mobility in the country. These two vehicles are manufactured by Jiangling Motors Electric Vehicle (JMEV), a subsidiary of...
Ford will soon be joining the electric vehicle race with none other than their electrified pony, the Mustang Mach-E. The Mach-E is Ford’s first ground-up all-electric vehicle that combines performance, range, and technology. The Mach-E takes the Mustang sports car’s iconic presence and imbues...
In less than five years, the automotive landscape here in the Philippines has quickly evolved, the term electrification was not commonly spoken or heard, but these days we hear the acronyms like HEV, BEV and PHEV often. Carbon neutrality is just about every car company’s goal. As of late, Chinese...
In a major leap forward for sustainable urban transport in the Philippines, Grab Philippines has unveiled GrabTaxi Electric — the nation’s first fully electric, on-demand taxi fleet officially recognized by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This all-EV fleet,...
Are road crashes becoming more frequent, or is the prevalence of cellphone and dashcam use only highlighting their horrific regular occurance? One thing’s for sure, their resulting injuries and deaths are cause for alarm. With renewed national concern around road safety, the Vehicle Inspection...
Geely Auto has officially unveiled the Yinhe M9, a new six-seater flagship SUV, during an international event in Milan, Italy. The vehicle showcases Geely 's latest advancements in electrified mobility and artificial intelligence, with the company positioning it as a global benchmark for...
Li Auto has formally entered the country with intelligent electric vehicle lineup hoping to entice Filipino customers. Its first showroom in Southeast Asia is located at the Sennett Corporate Center in Taguig City. Inaugurated on May 20, it was attended by Taguig City Mayor, Lani Cayetano, along...
Hongqi hopes to offer boldly designed luxury vehicles for discerning Filipino seeking to embrace clean driving while standing out from the crowd. Unveiled at their newly opened Hongqi Manila Bay showroom were its two newest models, EH7 and E-HS7. Sharing the same platform, the EH7 and E-HS7 are a...
The hybrid surge continues to gain traction in the local midsize SUV segment, and Kia Philippines is entering the fray with a bold contender: the 2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid AWD. During a recent three-day media drive, we tested this vehicle on a challenging 600-plus kilometer route from Metro...
Logistics company 2GO and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) have forged a partnership to enhance the distribution of electric vehicles in the country by leveraging sea freight capabilities and integrating EV charging on its vessels. In a statement on Tuesday, June 3, 2GO...
