When the Nissan Kicks e-Power launched, it was a glimpse into the future. Hybrid vehicles weren’t a common sight on our roads at the time, and the thought of an electrified crossover priced close to mainstream gasoline models was just an idea at the time. Today, the electrified landscape has...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is rolling out a ₱2 billion financing program aimed at accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) among the country’s small-scale transport players. In a statement on Friday, April 17, the DTI said the initiative, managed by its financing arm,...
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...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeing surge of interest from global automotive manufacturers looking to tap into the government’s forthcoming incentive program aimed at establishing the country as a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production. Trade Undersecretary and Board...
Changan Philippines, the local unit of Chinese automotive firm Changan, expects sales of electric vehicles (EVs) to capture as much as 70 percent of its total sales this year on the back of rising fuel prices. On the sidelines of Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 on Thursday, April 9,...
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...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will no longer pursue an incentive program aimed at attracting investments in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as it shifts its focus toward the domestic production of electric vehicles (EVs). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque told reporters on...
President Marcos announced that automotive manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors has set its sights on bringing hybrid and electric vehicle production to the country. The President bared this after holding a meeting with Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and global CEO Takao Kato at the Malacañan Palace on...
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) plans to begin manufacturing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the Philippines under the government’s EV industry incentive program, a move seen as helping build the country’s resilience against future oil shocks. MMC, through its local...
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation said it intends to participate in the Philippine government’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy, with local hybrid production in Laguna being planned if its application is approved. The announcement came on April 6 during a meeting in Malacañang between President...
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has installed a new Board of Directors, with Autohub Group President and CEO Willy Tee Ten taking over as president. The EVAP group stages the annual Philippine EV Summit, a trade show and auto expo displaying the latest electric vehicles...
