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....
It’s safe to assume that every car owner wants a more fuel efficient, more intelligent, more exciting, and more affordable way to get around. Some potential buyers, however, think that means spending more for a higher-end vehicle. With the arrival of electrified vehicles and the passing of the...
MG Motor hybrids and fully electric vehicles will be coming to the queen city of the South. The MG New Energy Tour follows the successful runs in Iloilo and Davao, where five new energy vehicle (NEVs) models go on a nationwide tour. The MG New Energy Tour – Cebu Leg will take place at the...
Aiming to prove that performance and safety can in fact coexist in a thrilling way, Volvo Cars Philippines, distributed by Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), made its presence felt at the Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) held from October 17 to 19, 2025. Volvo brought a showcase...
Modena Motorsports Inc., official importer and distributor of Maserati, is giving enthusiasts the chance to own an exclusive global model. Only 110 examples of the GranTurismo Folgore 110 Anniversario will be made of which the Philippines will receive two. The sports car celebrates 110 years of...
