Toyota 's first fully-electric model under the Toyota brand, the bZ4X BEV is now available at showrooms. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially launched the vehicle, with the release of units to the first customers. this brings the auto group 's full electric lineup to...
The product lineup of Omoda and Jaecoo in the Philippines is just a small slice of their larger stable of vehicles in China. To give Filipinos a better idea of what these two brands have to offer, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines recently invited us to Wuhu, China to learn more about them. As a follow...
When my editor asked me to review this Tiggo, I wasn 't expecting much. The rEV model name tells me it 's a hybrid, but with Chinese marques, electrified vehicles are a dime a dozen. I realized how different this vehicle was when I saw it for the first time. Don 't get me wrong. The...
By Antonio ‘Toti’ Zara, CEO of VinFast Southeast Asia Car depreciation has always been one of the biggest concerns for Filipino buyers. For decades, motorists have accepted that a vehicle’s value is expected to rapidly fall as soon as it leaves the dealership. This mindset has shaped...
VinFast has just concluded its electric vehicle design voting contest for the Philippine market titled PiliPinas: Your Vote, Your Design for the Future Filipino Drive. The PiliPinas electric vehicle design voting contest ran for two weeks from October 24 to November 7. It attracted more than 20,000...
The Philippine electric vehicle (EV) sector has seen an exceptional growth, primarily driven by the implementation of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), or Republic Act No. 11697. From the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Energy (DOE) data, new EV...
I approached the Corolla Cross 1.8 G HEV expecting a routine and uneventful week. On paper it looked like a sensible hybrid crossover with modest numbers and a familiar Toyota formula. I thought it would simply get me from point A to point B without much to remember. Instead, it revealed itself as...
Shenzhen is quiet. Not in the way you 'd expect from a city of around 18 million people. The streets hum with activity, but there 's something missing. It took me a few hours to realize what it was: engine noise. When nearly every vehicle on the road runs on electricity, the absence of...
United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) showcased its range of electric and hybrid vehicles at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), demonstrating how the group’s brands are adapting to the country’s transition toward cleaner transport. Held from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the...
The Carnival probably isn’t top-of-mind (yet) when your mind is shuffling through luxury minivan choices. But this latest iteration deserves a long, hard look, especially with its hybrid powertrain and eye-popping price. Speaking of looks, its SUV-ish shape could be why buyers mistake it for...
Luxury auto brand Hongqi, welcomes actress and former Binibining Pilipinas International, Alice Dixson, as its newest ambassador. Hongqi, like Alice Dixson, has perfected its style through the years; and as such, the brand has consistently delivered powerful vehicles that bring premium experiences....
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will offer customers its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the all-new bZ4X, officially launching in December. Reservations start today. The arrival of its first fully-electric vehicle is part of the brand 's multi-pathway approach toward mobility....
