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....
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...
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...
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...
Ford is expanding the Mustang Mach-E lineup with the addition of the new, limited-edition Ford Mustang Mach-E Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). By utilizing a single motor, the RWD model provides a longer estimated driving range of as much as 615 kilometers on a single charge. The Mustang Mach-E RWD is...
Filipino electric-vehicle taxi operators – EV Taxi Corporation, EnviroCab, TaxiKo Transport Services, KateMikylla, CMAIII, ManilaTrans Taxi Corp, and Sun & Bin Transportation Corporation, have activated hundreds of hybrid and electric taxi units on GrabTaxi Electric. The expansion comes as fuel...
As the Holy Week travel season arrives, and fuel prices continue to rise, electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country can count on their most-loved SM Supermalls as a convenient recharging stop along their journey. SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, announced...
DRIVING THOUGHTS It was good to meet the D-Max EV again last week at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Standing at the Isuzu booth in the cavernous hall of the Impact Challenge Exhibition Center, the D-Max EV confirmed the message of the hour – electrification is here in all...
Chevrolet Philippines has extended its Full Circuit Care promo for the Spark EUV Activ until April 30, 2026, with buyers getting five years of zero-cost preventive maintenance service. The promo covers customers who buy a brand-new Spark EUV Activ from authorized Chevrolet dealerships nationwide...
