The Philippine automotive industry has been witnessing a steady rise in electrified vehicles, and BYD is leading the charge with its affordable yet feature-packed offerings. A drive organized by BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility let me experience firsthand the capabilities of the new BYD Seal 5...
Lynk & Co is a relatively new auto brand (founded in 2016) positioned as a 'near premium' marque by its two Chinese parent companies (Geely and Zeekr). In the Philippines, it also sits at the luxury level but is under the umbrella of United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the same company...
The new Honda HR-V Hybrid will be making its way around Metro Manila malls from February 14, 2025 to March 16, 2025 as part of Honda Cars’ Hybrid Mall Tour. We previewed the upcoming HR-V earlier this month, and now the public can see it in the metal ahead of its launch. Reservations are...
Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is joining the hybrid arena with their latest model, the Sorento Turbo Hybrid. The inclusion of a hybrid powertrain in the Sorento hopes to offer Filipino families a perfect blend of eco-conscious driving, astounding fuel efficiency, robust all-wheel...
Honda Philippines is expanding its lineup of hybrid vehicle offerings with the addition of another new model, the HR-V RS e:HEV. Previewed earlier this week, the new model serves as an update to HR-V lineup, marking the first appearance of the much-anticipated hybrid variant. The hybrid is the new...
After generating excitement with the Hunter REEV pickup at last year's Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), Changan Philippines is poised to expand its footprint in the rapidly growing New Energy Vehicle (NEV, hybrid and electric power) segment. With hybrid and electric vehicles gaining...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) places great value on its customers’ safety and wants to ensure that no Honda products running on the road could harm anyone. As such, Honda Cars is calling on owners of these specific vehicles to contact their nearest dealer to find out if their units are...
Toyota Philippines has updated the Corolla Altis for 2025. For this model year, it comes with enhanced design, advanced technology, and an upgraded hybrid system. Although the unveiling lacked the typical fanfare associated with new model releases, the arrival of the latest updated Altis was...
As the MB Sustainability Forum Project Head, it was not lost on me that I had not yet made the shift to electric or hybrid to embark on a greener lifestyle. To be perfectly honest, the ‘pause’ was for reasons beyond having to prioritize my living expenses, as there was a nagging reservation...
Toyota has officially announced the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Alphard luxury minivan, scheduled to arrive in Japanese showrooms on January 31, 2025. The Alphard, already a favorite in the Philippines' luxury MPV segment, is now taking a bigger step toward electrification,...
Honda and Nissan executives during the signing of their memorandum of understanding for joint development of software-defined vehicles in August this year. Embattled carmaker, Nissan, is exploring options to turn its fortunes around amid current financial struggles. One of those options is a...
It seems, with every new model launched, it’s up to Baguio again, and it’s not a bad thing. A drive up to Baguio is always a welcome getaway from Manila especially since it’s a lot cooler this time of year. Getting up to Baguio has always been a yardstick for vehicles new or old. And we’ve...
