DFSK has introduced the EC75, an all-electric commercial van designed to meet the growing demands of logistics and fleet operations in the Philippines. Positioned as a practical and sustainable transport option, the EC75 underscores the increasing shift toward electrification in the commercial...
Chery Auto Philippines has launched the all-new Chery Tiggo rEV Luxury Edition (LE), a seven-seat plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) priced from ₱1,528,000. This latest model builds on the success of the original Tiggo rEV, offering improved performance, technology, and comfort aimed at...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso pushed for more electric vehicle (EV) stores and facilities in the Capital City as part of the city government 's efforts in promoting a cleaner and more efficient means of transportation and boosting Manila 's transportation economy. On...
Jetour Auto Philippines has announced a new price for the Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM, setting its starting price at ₱1,498,000. This represents a significant price drop from its original launch price of ₱1,648,000 earlier in 2025. The adjustment reflects the company’s response to growing...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is continuing negotiations to extend its power supply agreement (PSA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) decision to allow continued supply from the Sta. Rita gas-fired power plant. Francis Giles Puno, FGen...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is exploring real estate investment trust (REIT) options to unlock more value from its renewable energy projects. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio said in an interview that a REIT—which allows companies to generate steady income from real...
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the distributor of Volvo cars, gathered a new generation of leaders and trailblazing Filipinas for the second installment of its ‘Voice of Volvo’ thought leadership series, titled "Grace Beyond the Wheel." The event, held on September 3, 2025, at the Maria...
The fastest production car in the world is not a Koenigsegg, Bugatti or SSC. It’s a BYD. Specifically, it’s a U9 Xtreme (U9X), from BYD’s luxury sub-brand, Yangwang. The vehicle achieved a top speed of 496.21 km/h in a closed circuit in Germany. The feat was achieved with Yangwang’s latest...
Meralco 's power generation arm, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), is looking to expand into Malaysia, citing the country’s rising demand for power, particularly from the growing data center industry. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio stated in a media roundtable that...
As electric vehicle adoption grows in the Philippines, concerns about charging safety during unpredictable weather remain at the forefront for many owners. With weeks shifting between high temperatures and prolonged rainfall, it is imperative that EV drivers seek reliable information on how to keep...
Just before its official launch last week, Suzuki Philippines invited us to get behind the wheel of their all-new Fronx for a long drive. We were invited to take it on a quick drive out of town, with a little fuel economy challenge to see how economical their latest mild hybrid offering would be...
The power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has secured two engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) deals to advance a new battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Toledo, Cebu. In a statement on Thursday, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) announced it has signed an EPC...
