As always, it depends
Claimed range is up to 250km
A new player is about to enter the hotly contested light commercial vehicle game in Europe. This is the BYD E-Vali van-a rival for movers like the Ford E-Transit.Because of course, the E-Vali is powered by electricity.
by Greg Potts
The two are not available for sale locally, though...or at least not yet
Think utilitarian Suzuki vehicles and the Carry would probably be the first thing that comes to mind, but at the recent Philippine Commercial Vehicle Show, the Japanese carmaker showed off two other interesting models geared toward fleet and business use.The first
Will there be a passenger version too?
We're starting to see more commercial vehicles exploring the pure electric option. From kei vans to six-wheelers, several automakers have swapped out engines and put in batteries for their workhorses.One of those manufacturers is Hyundai. It already has an
It wants to be fully electrified by 2040
The EV revolution marches on as the Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) recently launched its EV fleet transformation program in Quezon City. The event is part of AboitizPower's support for Republic Act 11697, or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA),
by Dinzo Tabamo
Up to P2 million depending on the size of the truck
Recent fatal road incidents involving trucks have prompted a lawmaker to file a House bill that seeks to give motorists and pedestrians a higher third-party liability insurance claim amount should they figure in an accident with a commercial vehicle.Representative Wilbert
We know a lot of you are thinking of customizing this
The Toyota Lite Ace, the go-to barkada van of the '90s, makes a comeback to the local market with a slight tweak to its name (it's now spelled Lite Ace instead of Lite Ace) and without any rear seats in
Should this be sold in PH?
Downsizing doesn't just have to be for private motorists, you know. There are plenty of small businesses out there that needn't rely on anything bigger than a kei car for their transportation needs.With this in mind, something like the
by Drei Laurel
Interested?
Hino is beefing up its Philippine lineup with the introduction of the all-new 200 Series. With this, the brand is offering local businesses another entry-level commercial transport to consider.The 2023 Hino 200 Series is available in two forms: The
by Drei Laurel
Time for a history lesson
From the beefy D-Max pickup to their best-selling model, the Elf (known as N-Series and Q-Series outside Japan), Isuzu Motors has come up with commercial vehicles that are now household names. Their vehicles are known for their fuel
Working his magic, as usual
Pretty much any model can be a passenger car. Frankly, all you really need is somewhere to put a person, a working engine, and a driver's seat, right?Coming up with something serviceable, though, is another matter. If you're looking
by Drei Laurel
Is this viable in our setting?
Electric-powered passenger cars are nice and all-but an equally-important barometer for how far the EV industry has come is the commercial segment.We aren't necessarily talking long-haul 12-wheelers here, either. The light commercial vehicle segment is
by Drei Laurel
Anyone in need of a workhorse?
You may be forgiven for forgetting about Tata. The brand has been quietly chugging away in the background, selling steadily, but never in the same numbers as some of its contemporary Chinese or Japanese competitors. But in the post-pandemic boom, the
by Niky Tamayo
Considering the Lite Ace?
With the way the economy is going, these are some very uncertain times for local businesses. But if you think the big corporations have it rough, just imagine what smaller players are going through.If you're the owner of a micro,
by Drei Laurel
The first section is expected to open within the year
NLEX Corporation shared back in May that the NLEX Connector is already at 70% completion. Now, just over a month since, the project is now 80% complete.The company recently shared drone footage of the ongoing construction, and it shows that a
33-tonners, 12-wheelers to be restricted access
The truck situation along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is currently a bit complicated. After conducting several repairs along the southbound portion of the Candaba Viaduct throughout the year, NLEX Corporation eventually decided to ban all heavy commercial vehicles from passing the
The Cargo and the FX join the model lineup
Just two weeks after the initial launch of the 2023 Toyota Lite Ace in the country, the model lineup gets expanded with two new variants that are now available for preorder: the FX Utility Van and the Cargo Aluminum Van.These two
Does an electric Lite Ace or Carry sound good to you?
Vehicles like the Suzuki Carry and the newly-launched Toyota Lite Ace are the backbone of countless businesses in the local market. Well, at least for now.If the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) begins to gain traction, we could see
by Drei Laurel
And it looks like a hoot to drive, too
Driving a truck? Doesn't sound like too much fun, does it? At least not in the way you're probably imagining it-stuck in traffic, maneuvering a large hunk of metal through a chaotic sea of cars and motorbikes zipping around
by Drei Laurel
Which body type would you go with?
The Liteace is back. Well, sort of. It's the Toyota Lite Ace now, with an added space in between some letters. This one also has a different target market in its sights: business owners.Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched the 2022
by Drei Laurel
The Panel Van is expected to sell for P655k and the Pickup for P570k
Hold up on those two Hyundais for a minute and shift your attention back to the other big model that a lot of us are waiting for-the Toyota Lite Ace.Rumor has it that the Lite Ace will be Toyota Motor
