That’s pretty impressive
EV brand flexes its muscles with its flagship models
A decade ago, BYD's one EV was the E6 MPV, a 122 horsepower 2.4-ton brick that struggled to keep up with traffic and was about as exciting to drive as a, well, a brick. High taxes meant a projected
by Niky Tamayo
TN(E)VS?
Electric vehicles are slowly but surely penetrating our market. We've started seeing more and more EVs on our roads over the past year or so, especially with the advent of new EV brands and models here and there.One particular brand-
We compare it to the popular Toyota Raize
Kia Philippines is set to finally launch the 2024 Sonet, its entry-level subcompact crossover. Unlike the older Stonic (a.k.a. the KX1) that had a low, car-like profile, the Korean carmaker's new little sports utility has a more
We’re eager to take this out for a proper test drive
You bet. AC Motors and BYD Cars Philippines already confirmed the Atto 3's arrival during the big announcement way back in August. This joins the Han, the Tang, and the Dolphin in the local lineup. And since this is a five-
There are two variants available
BYD Philippines confirmed a few months back that it will expand its EV lineup with the Atto 3 later in the year. Now, the all-new electric vehicle has officially landed in the Philippines.The Atto 3 is an electric crossover about
Announced at the opening of its flagship showroom
BYD Philippines, now under the stewardship of the Ayala Group, formally opened its flagship dealer along Quezon Avenue last August 25, 2023. AC Motors, the automotive arm of the Ayala Group, was recently appointed the official distributor of BYD cars in the
by Dinzo Tabamo
The son also rises
The automotive industy shifts again as a major player experiences a change in leadership. In an PSE disclosure, Ayala Corporation stated that Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, son of chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, has been "seconded to AC Industrials Technology
by Dinzo Tabamo
Car ownership made easier
Thanks to modern technology, it has never been easier to sell your car. Gone are the days when you have to place an ad in the newspaper (remember those?) and compress your description into a few lines (makinis, gas and go, tinted,
by Dinzo Tabamo
“The T-Cross itself is more than just a car—t’s a statement”
When the great twentieth-century balladeer Steven Tyler crooned "Life's a journey, not a destination," he probably wasn't talking about Philippine traffic. But despite George Ramirez's promise to get us home by four o'clock, the driving rain and
by Niky Tamayo
Excited for this EV?
When Kia unveiled the EV6 a while back, it was big news. Not just because it was the first all-electric vehicle from the Korean carmaker in a while, but also because it was a really good EV at that. All the
Four dealerships in one
One of the hassles in the car buying process is having to hop from one brand's dealership to another's. This is especially true for new car owners who have little to no idea what exactly it is they want to
by Drei Laurel
Tara, road trip?
The freedom we enjoyed before a certain virus ravaged the globe feels so long ago now that we can view it with rose-tinted nostalgia. Two years ago, the world felt like a desert with endless oases just a drive or plane
by Jason Tulio
The brand sold 3,748 vehicles last year—more than a third of them were Stonics
It looks like Kia Philippines had a great year in 2021. The carmaker has shared that it was able to sell 3,748 vehicles last year, equal to a 76% year-on-year increase.The brand's biggest sales driver? The Stonic.
Are you digging the burly new appearance?
As far as minivans go, the Kia Carnival has long been one of the most well-rounded packages in the segment. Its practical configuration and stylish appearance made it a sensible choice, and the South Korean car manufacturer built further upon this
by Drei Laurel
Does it have the makings of a legitimate competitor in its segment?
The local subcompact crossover segment already feels a bit too crowded at this point. But carmakers still keep bringing in new models left and right anyway. In 2021 alone, we saw a number of refreshed nameplates and entirely new models make their
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Choosing fleet vehicles is no easy task
Purchasing fleet vehicles is no easy task for any company. Business owners must have an immense amount of trust in a particular car from a specific brand before they pull the trigger. After all, these vehicles will be servicing employees and will
“Nag-class ako dati, eh kaso natatakot ako”
Late in July, Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz became a household name after nabbing our country its first-ever gold medal in the Olympic games. Not surprisingly, local businesses jumped at the chance to reward her as soon as she landed back on
by Drei Laurel
Well-deserved
Uplifting news to end the week, folks: Days after Hidilyn Diaz came home with the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal, she has now received the brand-new Kia Stonic that Ayala Corporation and Kia Philippines promised her.The company just shared
The two-tone finish will cost an extra P45,000
Volkswagen Philippines gave us a mere sneak peek at the Multivan Kombi the last time around. Today, the carmaker has released more specs as well as the introductory prices of its new people-hauler.First, let's talk pricing. Contrary to the
