‘An EV you refuel like a gasoline car’—is that all it takes?
by Paul Horrell
These are long shots, but never say never
Over the last few years, the local market for fully electric vehicles has gotten pretty comprehensive; however, it is still not quite complete. We've yet to see a true entry-level EV from a legacy carmaker, while segment stalwarts like the
by Billy Caluag
Locally, that converts to around P1.53 million
It's official: Slate Auto's premiere vehicle (the Truck, obviously) will cost a mere $24,950 (around P1.53 million). We reported on this just last week when a curious busybody leaked it after a nose around Slate's preorder website
Geely’s newest electric hatchback starts at well under P1 million
Geely Philippines wants a piece of the fully electric hatchback pie, and here is its contender: the Geely EX2. This hatch has been teased and previewed several times before, but as of June 23, it has been officially released to the public.
by Billy Caluag
The wait is over
The Geely EX2 was previewed at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show and the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show shortly after. Now, the fully electric subcompact hatchback has officially launched in the country with a sticker price starting at P938,000.Globally,
by Lije Martin
It will even roll back on a hill
Toyota is taking the EV synthetic driving experience to a whole other level. In a patent filing picked up by CarBuzz.com, the Japanese manufacturer might be looking to develop a 'manual transmission' system for EVs that copies everything you would expect
by Lije Martin
It has the right to remain adorable
The Philippine National Police in Noveleta, Cavite will now be utilizing the subcompact VinFast VF3 in its patrol operations. Aside from looking adorably aggressive in its police livery, the VF3 also stands as a testament to the township's commitment to sustainable
by Billy Caluag
These will come with proposed amendments to EVIDA
A new bill in the Senate has been filed to amend the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), providing additional incentives to EV ownership. These additional benefits are a bid to accelerate the adoption of electrified mobility in the country.Current perks
by Angelo Nieto
Did technology change too many things?
If you have read my previous article about my father, you would know that he was a true-blue petrolhead. He would endlessly pore over old American and British car magazines, and he would clog our dial-up phone lines joining old
Lexus Philippines recently posted an intriguing teaser on its Facebook page
Lexus Philippines took to Facebook to tease what could be the fully electric Lexus ES sedan. On its page, the Japanese carmaker posted a nine-second video with the caption, "In the Quiet, There's Power," and then continued with, "Soon-for
by Billy Caluag
With the right vehicle and reliable charging infrastructure, it’s easier to go electric
BYD has emerged as one of the most diversified carmakers today. Locally, BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility have built a rapidly expanding ecosystem for sustainable mobility, while globally, the brand has established itself as the leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles.There
The sub-P1-M BEV hatch showdown
Geely has finally revealed the full specs of its much-anticipated subcompact electric hatchback, the Geely EX2. For this spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting the entry-level EX2 Pro variant against BYD's popular Seagull electric city car. Let's
Charging an EV isn’t always as easy when you live south of the metro
The EV charging network in Metro Manila has grown exponentially in recent years. It's come in handy, considering how more and more car buyers shifting to electric vehicles.Outside the metro, however, living with an electric vehicle isn't always as
We revisit the Seagull to see if it’s still competitive two years down the line
Affordable electric vehicles from China have become a dime a dozen. Everywhere you look in the market, it seems as if there's always something electrified, no matter the segment.It's in this space where BYD Cars Philippines has dominated in
There’ll still be a gasoline version in case you absolutely hate this
Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the car-fan Internet, BMW has revealed a new shark-nosed EV concept car that'll ironically pour petrol on the raging fires started by the Mercedes-AMG 4-door EV
by Ollie Kew
There’s also a mobile showroom headed to Bayawan City, plus lots of activities
Ford Philippines is extending its Employee Pricing Program until the end of June. Initially launched in May, the program allows customers to pay employee pricing for a new Ford vehicle, with cash savings, all-in down payment options, and 0% interest financing.
by Lije Martin
It also comes in 2WD and AWD variants
GWM Philippines has teased the arrival of the Haval H7 on its Facebook page. The electrified SUV, which first debuted at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), is set to launch on June 15 and will feature hybrid and plug-in
by Lije Martin
Questions? Comments? Violent reactions?
The latest iteration of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is here, and it's...a Nissan Leaf. Mitsubishi has somehow distanced the Eclipse even further from its two-door coupe roots and sparked another 'hear us out' moment.So let's hear them out.
by Billy Caluag
Another fully electric hatchback has entered the arena
Fully electric hatchbacks are having a moment in 2026. GAC recently launched its Aion UT, while Geely is gearing up to officially release its competitive EX2 on June 23. Suddenly, the BYD Seagull and Dolphin have a mountain of competition-and now,
by Billy Caluag
We’re covering both the diesel and EV versions
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has officially reached our shores. Debuting at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) alongside the Land Cruiser FJ and the Land Cruiser HEV, the all-new Hilux receives a slew of updates, including an entirely new
by Lije Martin
It’s also got more...Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce knows its client base more intimately than your doctor knows you. For example, it knows that owners of the all-electric Spectre-the gorgeous two-door 'motor car' we handed an award to-is typically the second Rolls-Royce in
by Vijay Pattni
