The GS8 HEV made its local debut at MIAS 2026, leading a GAC display that also included the GN8 PHEV, HYPTEC HT, AION V, EMKOO Hybrid, M6 Pro, and Emzoom. The E8 HEV was also shown as a preview of another electrified family vehicle set to join the lineup. At the center of the stand was GAC’s new...
Changan used the 2026 Manila International Auto Show to push both its newer gasoline models and its growing electrified range straight into the spotlight. The all-new CS35 Max lead the brand’s activity on the opening day of the annual motorshow. The booth brought together six vehicles from the...
Geely has launched the EX5 EM-i in the Philippines, adding a plug-in hybrid SUV to its local range for buyers who want some of the advantages of electrified driving without going fully electric. Available in Pro and Max variants, it uses a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid setup built around a...
ACMobility will offer free charging across its EV charging network from March 27 to 29, 2026, allowing electric vehicle owners to use its public chargers without cost for three days. The offer is open to all EV brands, as long as the vehicle can connect to ACMobility chargers. Supported connectors...
Are rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty now key factors in your next vehicle purchase? Want to make the switch to an electrified vehicle but don 't know where to start? The best place to be may be the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 that will proceed as scheduled from...
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) recently launched the T1 compact SUV plug-in-hybrid (PHEV), their latest addition to their electrified line up. Their choice of powertrain for this latest offering is not a surprise, usually, brands would offer the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) options and...
Motorists are understandably worried about the high fuel prices now. With the conflict in the middle east showing no signs of stopping soon, these high fuel prices could be our new normal for a while. Granted, power generation costs may increase too, but not as much as fuel. As such, many...
Chevrolet Philippines is beginning a new chapter as it begins to offer more sustainable mobility with its first electrified models in the country. For those looking for cleaner, smarter, and more efficient mobility solutions, there’s the all new Spark EUV, and all-new Captiva EV and PHEV....
There’s no doubt that hybrids and full EVs are fast becoming a viable option for new car buyers in 2026. The recently released 2025 sales report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) notes that hybrids and EVs accounted for 12 percent of total sales or almost...
No doubt, many car buyers are putting efficiency among the top qualities they look for in their next car. To be fair, car brands have likely boasted about their efficiency with various consumption figures printed on the vehicles’ brochures. To help consumers make more informed choices, the...
This latest version of the X70 may not look it, but it is packed with one of the most advanced propulsion systems in the world. And despite its rather pedestrian design, its unique Jade Green exterior says to onlookers that it is more high-tech than the Journey, Travel, Sport, and Plus grades,...
Does a pickup really need ladder frame underpinnings? How about a diesel engine? Does the lack of either of these make it any less a pickup? Moreover, can it actually perform better without them? To answer these questions, we attended t he Radar RD6’s first dedicated media drive at the R33...
