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...
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...
Jetour Auto Philippines has officially launched the T1 Lightning i-DM, a new plug-in hybrid SUV that expands the brand’s lineup in the local market. The launch took place at The Cove in Okada Manila, attracting executives, dealer principals, bank partners, and media representatives. The event...
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) invites the public to the launch of the all-new Toyota ATIV, the most affordable HEV yet in Toyota’s lineup, happening at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheatre, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. From October 24 to 26, guests can explore and test drive the...
The 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) has opened its doors, staged at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City until October 25, 2025. Organized by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the summit aims to put to the spotlight on sustainable mobility and push for...
The Territory Hybrid is Ford Philippines’ first electrified model in the country. With the gasoline-powered Territory doing pretty well, it just makes sense that this would be their first hybrid. When it was launched a little over a month ago, we knew it wouldn 't be long before we’d get...
Good news for fans of the triple-diamond brand, as Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is preparing to introduce a new electrified crossover SUV concept at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025, which will be held from October 30 to November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. The vehicle will make its world debut...
