It will have to be priced just right to sway Sealion 6 buyers
The EX5 has been part of Geely's local lineup since mid-2025, but only in fully-electric form. Now, however, the Chinese carmaker has announced that a new plug-in hybrid version will be available on our market within the first
It led the eco run for plug-in hybrids
In a 155km fuel economy run organized by the Department of Energy, the Chery Tiggo rEV Luxury Edition led all plug-in hybrid vehicles by returning an impressive 84.28km/Lge. The entire run saw over 70 vehicles participating, with combustion-engined,
Premium plug-in hybrid SUV packed with safety features
There is a growing impression that Chinese automakers have leveled up. They have partnered with legacy car brands so that these major marques can roll out electrified hybrid or full battery EV models. The resulting bilateral technology transfer has benefited car buyers
This SUV packs a heavy, guilt-free punch
The Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM is an instant eye-catcher. During the day, the SUV stands out with a tall, boxy frame, supported by chunky all-terrain tires and pops of neon green. After the sun goes down, the daytime running
It's a pick-up, Jim, but not as we know it
Over the past few years, BYD has utterly upended the global automotive market, catapulting into the global-and local-top 10 brands in terms of sales in seemingly no time at all. BYD has gotten so big locally that Toyota now offers
by Niky Tamayo
That makes three 7-Series options in the Philippines
BMW Philippines has added another plug-in hybrid to its lineup by way of the new 750e xDrive. This also marks the third 7-Series on offer in the country, following the fully electric i7 and the combustion-engined 735i.Interestingly, this
by Billy Caluag
But that will be in the distant future
At the launch of the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux, the Japanese carmaker unveiled the pickup with a traditional turbodiesel option and a surprising fully electric powerplant. Oddly, there was no self-charging or plug-in hybrid configuration, but Toyota has not completely
by Billy Caluag
State of change
Since I last drove the original hybrid BYD Tang, we've had two presidents, a pandemic, a changing of the guard at BYD Philippines, and a virtual explosion of hybrid and electric vehicle sales in this country. Where that old Tang featured
by Niky Tamayo
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
The Toyota booth at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show is filled with jaw-dropping and exciting concepts, but here is something a little more down to earth. On the show floor is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2026 Toyota RAV4.
by Billy Caluag
Revealed alongside the new Teana
Just earlier this week, we noted how busy Nissan has been despite the carmaker's recent struggles. Now, just days after confirming the imminent launch of the Navara in Australia, it has unveiled two new models in China courtesy of its joint
We're seeing more of these nowadays
A range extender (REX) is a simpler form of plug-in hybrid. The engine can't power the wheels, but drives a generator that sends its electricity to the battery, or to the drive motor if it's needed there. Mostly you
by Paul Horrell
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has more competition
Changan Philippines had added a plug-in hybrid sedan to its lineup-introducing the Nevo A05. Priced at P1.195 million, it's expected to go head-to-head with the BYD Seal 5 DM-i and the incoming Toyota Ativ HEV.
by Billy Caluag
Per reports from Japan
Perhaps it was inevitable, but the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't immune from electrification. A few months ago, the hybrid version made its world premiere in the Middle East, using the same system as the Lexus LX700h. But it seems that the
A must in the local lineup?
Truth be told, we thought BYD would take it a little bit easier this year. We couldn't be more wrong in that aspect, as the Chinese automaker has been launching cars in the Philippines left, right, and center. Aren't they
The traditional PHEV is *not* the same as an REEV
ERRATUM: It has come to our knowledge that BYD's DM-i models also use their internal combustion engines for propulsion at certain speeds, technically making them fall under PHEVs-but that was before the new EV classifications were issued. We have
Did you know the GLE is the most popular Merc model in the country?
Mercedes-Benz Philippines has added another plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to its lineup with the new GLE400e with EQ Hybrid Technology. This latest release makes three plug-in hybrids in the local Mercedes-Benz stable, joining the electrified E-Class and
by Billy Caluag
There are now six different classifications
When we're talking new energy vehicles or NEVs, it's easy to distinguish between purely petrol-powered cars and electrified vehicles. Where it starts to get complicated is when you look specifically at EVs and talk about what type of EV
And of course, it’s from Australia
The BYD Shark 6 DMO is a seriously impressive pickup, but many have commented that its stock payload capacity of 835kg leaves something to be desired. While we believe that 835kg is plenty for the average urban trucker, Ironman 4x4, a heavy-
by Billy Caluag
We’re keeping our fingers crossed
Mazda has been busy expanding its premium crossover lineup these past few years. The most recent addition to that range has been the Mazda CX-80, serving as the bigger brother to the CX-60 and slots just below the CX-90.
It comes with a much bigger battery, too
There's no doubt that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has made a huge impact on the local motoring scene. It's easily the top-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV)/range extended electric vehicle (REEV) in the land, and there's
