986 horsepower, 1,299Nm of torque, zero emissions... and at last, a name
by Vijay Pattni
The brand is aiming for 30,000 stations across the country
VinFast's electric scooters are on their way to the Philippines, and the brand is starting to make a lot of buzz in the motorcycle market. One of its biggest selling points for these two-wheelers is that they'll come with
Including their coverage areas and quick cost comparison
Want to save on transportation costs when booking ride-hailing services? You might want to consider transport providers that offer electric vehicles (EVs) in their fleet. Due to ongoing fuel prices and inflation, more ride-hailing services are turning to EVs in
by Kara Santos
Featuring the American brand’s bestsellers and fan favorites
Ford fans, this is the promo you've been waiting for: The highly anticipated Employee Pricing Program is returning this May. Customers will have the opportunity to drive home Ford favorites while paying discounted prices typically reserved for employees.For this round
by Angelo Nieto
These EVs never officially made it to the Philippines
The final units of the Tesla Model S and the Model X have officially rolled off the production line. Both vehicles were assembled at the company's plant in Fremont, California, where employees then gathered for a send-off on May 10,
by Billy Caluag
It also installs 17 chargers in select branches
The Bank of the Philippines (BPI) has recorded an overall 145% growth in its Auto Loan E-Vehicle Financing Program. Based on data from the full year of 2025, BPI saw an astounding 219% increase in financing for electric vehicles, while a
A total of 125 electrified vehicles are being deployed for diplomatic use
In a press release, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. announced that BMW has been appointed as the Official Premium Mobility Partner for the ASEAN 2026 Summit. The German automaker will be providing the summit a fleet of 125 vehicles focused on safety,
by Angelo Nieto
A stylish and tech-loaded compact sport utility BEV
Also available as a plug-in hybrid, the EX5 EM-i is basically the same vehicle sharing Geely's Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform. With Level 2-capable ADAS, five-star Euro NCAP rating, and an innovative in-house developed
It can be spec’d with an LFA-inspired sound package that simulates a roaring V10
All the rumors can now be put to rest. The brand-new Lexus TZ has arrived, and it debuts as a fully electric three-row SUV with up to 620km of range. Lexus also advertises that the TZ's 'Driving Lounge' is
by Billy Caluag
Results were also based on the five-seater Model Y
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has just released its safety test results for the Tesla Model Y L. Those eyeing the six-seater as one of their options for their next vehicle will be glad to know it earned a
by Lije Martin
Will we see this new electric hatchback at PIMS 2026?
MG's accessible electric hatchback has been making some noise Down Under. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the new MG 4 Urban a five-star safety rating after subjecting it to several crash tests and evaluations.This particular
by Billy Caluag
An HEV, PHEV, and BEV—Nissan has a bet for each one
Nissan Philippines made a bold announcement today confirming its lineup of models on display at the upcoming 2026 Philippine International Motor Show. In a manga-inspired key visual, the four models will be the X-Trail e-Power, the Kicks e-Power,
by Angelo Nieto
Inconsistent requirements are slowing down the brand’s ambitious plan
Last year, VinFast set a goal of putting up 15,000 chargers throughout the Philippines to build up the country's EV charging infrastructure. So far, the Vietnamese manufacturer has only been able to build around 1,000 (a figure which likely
by Angelo Nieto
The EV segment is heating up (not literally, we hope)
Earlier this year at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, the self-charging Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hit the entry level HEV market. Now, based on DOE recognition papers, its fully electric counterpart may be coming up next.The Jaecoo J5 EV
by Angelo Nieto
*That’s with a battery subscription
VinFast Philippines has expanded its lineup with the all-new VF MPV 7. As its name suggests, this fully electric offering is a multi-purpose vehicle, capable of seating seven passengers and accommodating up to 1,240 liters of cargo.Underneath the
by Billy Caluag
A handy list for EV users in QC
More and more Filipinos are considering switching to electric vehicles or hybrids to navigate the city. These cars are seen as a sustainable way to navigate the traffic-choked metro and as a practical solution amid fluctuating gas prices. Green public transport,
by Kara Santos
It’s not called the “pinnacle of Range Rover luxury” for nothing
Welcome to the summit of Mount Range Rover. At this heady height, you will find the Range Rover SV Ultra, a car its maker claims is no less than the "pinnacle of Range Rover luxury."It's the toppiest, highest-spec, ahem,
by Vijay Pattni
So should quattro be spelled QUATTRO?
Remember when Audi-sorry, AUDI-was shouting about its E5 SPORTBACK for China last year? Well, it's time to warm up those vocal cords again, because the caps-lock brand is back with the new AUDI E7X.As you can see,
by Greg Potts
It’s obviously a Polo, even if you peeled all the badges off
It's a Polo. Recognizably, even if you peeled off all the badges, a Polo. That's what's important about the new Volkswagen ID. Polo. This is an all-new electric supermini, but VW hasn't made it a streamlined future-
by Ollie Kew
The city BEV face-off
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has swiftly climbed up the electrified ladder and is now a major player in the Philippine market. One of its most popular models is the VinFast VF5, its most affordable five-seater model in the country. For this spec-
This includes 14 EVs and 13 hybrids
Kia just announced its four-year roadmap at the 2026 CEO Investor Day in Seoul, South Korea. The carmaker laid out plans to expand its EV lineup to 14 vehicles and its HEV lineup to 13 models by 2030. In total, Kia
by Lije Martin
