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...
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) recently launched the T1 compact SUV plug-in-hybrid (PHEV), their latest addition to their electrified line up. Their choice of powertrain for this latest offering is not a surprise, usually, brands would offer the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) options and...
Those looking for more sustainable means of mobility will get a chance to see two of Toyota’s latest models at a nearby mall. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing the all-new Toyota RAV4 HEV, new Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV at the Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City. Teased earlier...
With fuel prices as high as they are, it seems rather timely that Toyota Motor Philippines has now made available the two of the new models that they teased earlier in the year. These two are the new RAV4 HEV and Urban Cruiser EV. Urban Cruiser The Urban Cruiser is Toyota’s smallest pure EV for...
Motorists are understandably worried about the high fuel prices now. With the conflict in the middle east showing no signs of stopping soon, these high fuel prices could be our new normal for a while. Granted, power generation costs may increase too, but not as much as fuel. As such, many...
Some of you will argue that other hybrid models can consistently do 20+ km/l. Yes, but those models only seat five people, and more importantly, are significantly lighter because they do not have a transfer case, center differential, and an extra driveshaft for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) layout....
Chevrolet Philippines is beginning a new chapter as it begins to offer more sustainable mobility with its first electrified models in the country. For those looking for cleaner, smarter, and more efficient mobility solutions, there’s the all new Spark EUV, and all-new Captiva EV and PHEV....
There’s no doubt that hybrids and full EVs are fast becoming a viable option for new car buyers in 2026. The recently released 2025 sales report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) notes that hybrids and EVs accounted for 12 percent of total sales or almost...
No doubt, many car buyers are putting efficiency among the top qualities they look for in their next car. To be fair, car brands have likely boasted about their efficiency with various consumption figures printed on the vehicles’ brochures. To help consumers make more informed choices, the...
This latest version of the X70 may not look it, but it is packed with one of the most advanced propulsion systems in the world. And despite its rather pedestrian design, its unique Jade Green exterior says to onlookers that it is more high-tech than the Journey, Travel, Sport, and Plus grades,...
