Jetour Gaia made its Philippine debut at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. Jetour Gaia serves as the brand’s move into the premium market. Positioned as the new line’s flagship, the G700 is a plug-in hybrid SUV combines electrified performance, body-on-frame construction, and a...
BAIC Philippines has added the B40e Trailmaster rEV to its local lineup, putting a plug-in hybrid off-roader into the Philippine market. The vehicle formed part of BAIC’s Manila International Auto Show 2026 display, alongside the B30e Dune Hybrid, B60 Beaumont Hybrid, B60 Beaumont rEV, and B80...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has officially launched the Honda Prelude. The sophisticated hybrid coupe is a grand tourer that bridges nostalgic, well-loved heritage with new technology tailored for today’s market. Designed with the concept of ‘Unlimited Glide’, the Honda Prelude is...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila lauded what it described as the successful localization of Chinese hybrid rice technology in the Philippines, saying the efforts could boost farmers’ income and safeguard the country’s food security. This developed as Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan...
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 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...
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 Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Monday, April 6, announced that it has shifted to a four-day on-site workweek with a one-day work-from-home (WFH) arrangement, in line with the government’s push to reduce energy consumption amid global uncertainties. “The Office of the Vice President...
Geely has launched the EX5 EM-i in the Philippines, adding a plug-in hybrid SUV to its local range for buyers who want some of the advantages of electrified driving without going fully electric. Available in Pro and Max variants, it uses a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid setup built around a...
ACMobility will offer free charging across its EV charging network from March 27 to 29, 2026, allowing electric vehicle owners to use its public chargers without cost for three days. The offer is open to all EV brands, as long as the vehicle can connect to ACMobility chargers. Supported connectors...
Are rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty now key factors in your next vehicle purchase? Want to make the switch to an electrified vehicle but don 't know where to start? The best place to be may be the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 that will proceed as scheduled from...
