Hongqi hopes to offer boldly designed luxury vehicles for discerning Filipino seeking to embrace clean driving while standing out from the crowd. Unveiled at their newly opened Hongqi Manila Bay showroom were its two newest models, EH7 and E-HS7. Sharing the same platform, the EH7 and E-HS7 are a...
The hybrid surge continues to gain traction in the local midsize SUV segment, and Kia Philippines is entering the fray with a bold contender: the 2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid AWD. During a recent three-day media drive, we tested this vehicle on a challenging 600-plus kilometer route from Metro...
Logistics company 2GO and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) have forged a partnership to enhance the distribution of electric vehicles in the country by leveraging sea freight capabilities and integrating EV charging on its vessels. In a statement on Tuesday, June 3, 2GO...
A heavy vehicle’s violation of a temporary restriction on a key bridge in the Cordillera region has prompted the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to warn of serious threats to both public safety and the bridge’s structural integrity. The DPWH–Cordillera Administrative Region...
ILOILO CITY – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has permanently revoked the driver’s licenses of four Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers in Iloilo who tested positive for using shabu. “We want to prevent drug-related crashes and protect the commuting public,” said LTO-6 Regional...
The race to expand the electric vehicle (EV) fleet is underway, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting that the number of commercial charging stations is nearing 1,000 nationwide. Throughout the month of May, there are about 992 commercial chargers registered with the DOE, while there are...
The city government of Valenzuela is leading the green movement by example, taking delivery of 41 BYD Dolphin electric vehicles to be used as police and administration vehicles. With this milestone, Valenzuela becomes the first local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to operate the...
In celebration of Earth Day, Tesla Philippines proudly held the inaugural delivery of the highly anticipated new Model Y to its first customers. The handover ceremony featured a delivery of nearly 30 Model Y units just for April 22 — an exciting start to seeing this innovative vehicle...
Do you remember the CR-Z and the Legend? Filipinos had a short (but sweet) affair with these Honda hybrids. Well, more with the compact sports car, the CR-Z, than with the executive sedan, the Legend. After the phaseout of these two models, HCPI (Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.) stayed away from the...
Kaiyi Auto has officially entered the Philippine auto market, offering forward-thinking vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV). Established in 2014 as a subsidiary of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Kaiyi Auto is...
RSA Motors is making the journey to owning a brand-new BMW much easier. It's hosting its BMW "Demo Fest" happening simultaneously at their RSA Motors Libis and RSA Motors Greenhills showrooms from April 24 to 27, 2025. This four-day event promises exceptional opportunities for both aspiring and...
A graphic designer has been awarded his very own fully-electric mini-SUV for winning a vehicle livery design contest. VinFast Philippines wrapped up its VF 3: Brave New Imagination Creators Challenge this April at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), announcing graphic designer, Warren...
