There is a learning curve when dealing with new vehicles, and with electrified models, the fewer common parts they share with a conventional car, the steeper the curve is. But don 't get intimidated. Think of it like learning to use a new phone. Take the battery-electric Model Y, for example....
CBEV Transport Technology Inc. (CarBEV), a key player in the Philippines’ electric fleet and sustainable mobility sector, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast at VinFast’s headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam. The agreement...
EV owners now have more places to recharge in Baguio. ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility arm and provider of EV charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, has partnered with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) to...
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...
Buyers that want more luxury from their electric vehicle experience now have yet another new brand to explore, Aito. The luxury EV car brand inaugurated its latest showroom, the Aito BGC Experience Center, at Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, December 10. Operated by multi-brand country...
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...
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...
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...
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....
