If you thought the Valhalla coupe is rare, this is its exclusive sibling
by Vijay Pattni
Not bad for a plug-in hybrid family SUV
Jetour Auto Philippines has expanded its lineup with the all-new S08 i-DM. The plug-in hybrid crossover arrives as a more family-oriented offering, departing from the familiar and rugged nature of the T1 Lighting i-DM and the T2
by Billy Caluag
This plug-in hybrid SUV isn’t your ordinary people hauler
Jetour has come a long way in the past couple of years. With the T1 Lightning i-DM and the larger T2 Lightning i-DM, the carmaker has established its position as a top-of-mind choice for buyers in the plug-
Here are our first impressions
The steady march of electrification has reached Mazda Philippines as it has just launched the 2027 Mazda CX-80 PHEV, seen here in the launch color dubbed Melting Copper (yes, 'melting').This marks the first time a plug-in hybrid has joined
This could be Geely’s next big hit after the EX5
Yes, and you bet. Geely first debuted its EM-i badge in the EX5-another promising hybrid in its own right-and now the brand has added to this plug-in hybrid portfolio.First of all, the price tag. The Geely Monjaro
This new plug-in hybrid looks promising
Geely Motor Philippines is having quite the year. The Chinese brand's sales have soared in 2026, thanks mostly to its compact crossover, the EX5, which comes in both plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions.This revamp of the local lineup
Way to add to the diesel PHEV’s capabilities
Chery has partnered with Australian off-road parts manufacturer Ironman 4x4 to give future Stockman owners a full range of accessories for their plug-in hybrid pickup. The range features bullbars, canopies, suspension kits, and more-pretty serious kit.For those unfamiliar
by Lije Martin
The Italian car manufacturer’s new flagship plug-in hybrid supercar is here
Ferrari's flagship plug-in hybrid supercar is now officially in the Philippines. Meet the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, the direct successor to the SF90 Stradale. We paid a visit to the Ferrari Velocita Motors dealership in San Juan to see the car
by Lije Martin
Could this set a new standard?
I have to admit: Every once in a while, I'm handed the keys to a vehicle that makes me feel, for lack of a better term, clueless. Occasionally, it's because of some fancy new tech. Other times, it's because
by Drei Laurel
A service campaign has been launched, and parts to fix the issue are on the way
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility have announced a service campaign for units of the BYD Shark 6, focusing on the pickup's spare tire assembly. A design flaw identified last month could cause the spare tire to detach while driving, posing a
by Angelo Nieto
A P50,000 discount is available for customers reserving early
Following the series of teasers posted on Jetour's social media pages, the Chinese automaker has formally revealed its upcoming model to be the Jetour S08 i-DM. Also known as the Jetour X70L in other markets, it was previously spotted in
by Angelo Nieto
It’s already up for preorders in Australia—would this fare well in PH?
The plug-in pickup market is an increasingly competitive segment, and Chery is ready to make its move. Enter the Chery Stockman, the Chinese automaker's take at electrifying trucks for work and play. It stands out by filling up with diesel
by Angelo Nieto
The SUV is expected to arrive on our shores later this month
The Geely Monjaro EM-i has received a Guinness World Record for 'The fastest crossing of the Black and White Desert (Sahara) by a plug-in hybrid-powered production SUV.' The Monjaro traveled 188.6km in 4hr29min51sec, crossing varied terrain with unpredictable
by Lije Martin
Those distinctive DRLs are an important clue
Jetour Auto Philippines posted a teaser for a new model on its social media channels earlier today, showing off its silhouette and DRL pattern. Looking into the models under the Jetour brand available overseas, this appears to be a teaser for the
by Angelo Nieto
Would you want to see plug-in hybrids from Hyundai?
Hyundai has just pulled the wraps off the all-new Tucson, and we now know that it will be offered with three distinct powertrains. As previously reported, the parallel hybrid and ICE options will remain, but Hyundai has officially added a plug-
by Billy Caluag
A couple of these are closer than you think
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have undoubtedly been gaining momentum in the Philippines. In the first half of 2026, 5,531 examples were sold, whereas in 2025, only 160 units were shifted in the same time frame.One of the leaders in
by Billy Caluag
Better late than never?
Suzuki has just unveiled its new Technology Strategy, which will gradually unfold over the next 10 years. While the strategy primarily focuses on increased vehicle production, it will also develop new electrified powertrains.These include a series hybrid-yes, a full HEV-
by Billy Caluag
It scored a perfect 100% in Post Crash tests
The BYD eMax 9 DM-i has just secured a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program. It achieved this by delivering above-average results across four evaluations, including crash tests and available safety features.Notably, the plug-
by Billy Caluag
It’s the first BYD in a while to miss out on the five-star safety rating
We've gotten so used to seeing five-star safety ratings from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) that anything less seems to be subpar. In the case of the BYD Sealion 5, which recently got three stars, it's even
Are you excited for this one? We sure are
No, but we see the resemblance. This is the BYD Ti 7, and it's sold in China under Fangchengbao, the same sub-brand that houses the Denza B5 and B8 in that market. The Ti 7 is set to arrive in
by Lije Martin
This plug-in hybrid SUV’s got a boxy design akin to the pricier Denza B5 and B8
Back in August, the BYD Ti 7 appeared on the Department of Energy's list of recognized EVs with both 2WD and 4WD variants. This month, during our trip to China, BYD Philippines confirmed that the Ti 7 will be available in
by Lije Martin
