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Showing posts with label Electric Vehicles (EV). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electric Vehicles (EV). Show all posts

September 20, 2024

AION Makes Philippine Debut With Makati Showroom Opening; Launches ES Sedan And Y Plus SUV (w/ Brochure)


Aion makes its Philippine debut with the opening of its flagship showroom in Makati City. Aion is the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand of GAC Motor and despite its launch models, the Aion ES and Aion Y Plus carrying the same “G” branding, it’s not brought in by Astara, rather it’s distributed by Dangdang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Limited Corporation.

September 19, 2024

Go All-Electric With The 2024 JAC Ytterby For Just P 1.195M


JAC Philippines is putting the pressure on other battery electric vehicles (particularly the similarly-styled Ora 03 aka Good Cat) with the launch of the 2024 Ytterby. This full-electric hatchback hits JAC Philippines showrooms starting September 27, 2024.

September 17, 2024

VinFast PH Launches VF 3 Mini e-SUV For Just P 605K*


VinFast Philippines is now accepting reservations for its all-electric mini-SUV, the VF 3. Marking the first time it’s made available outside of VinFast’s home market of Vietnam, the four-seater EV enters the country with a starting price of just P 605,000 (inclusive of battery subscription).

Lotus Philippines Launches Emeya Electric Grand Tourer With P 8-Million Starting Price


Coinciding with the opening of their new showroom, Lotus Philippines has unveiled the Emeya—its first four-door electric grand tourer.

September 15, 2024

VinFast Says Its VF 3 Micro SUV Will Appeal To Filipinos


VinFast believes its soon-to-be-launched, wallet-friendly VF 3 will appeal to Filipinos, especially considering the volume of motorcycles currently on the road. A quick look at its home market of Vietnam shows just how successful this micro-SUV is: in just 66 hours after its launch, they received a record-breaking 27,400 pre-orders.

September 13, 2024

BYD Dolphin, Atto 3 Impresses Green NCAP When It Comes To Range


BYD impresses when it comes to its “green” credentials. The Green New Car Assessment Program or Green NCAP recently awarded the two vehicles it sells in Europe, the Atto 3 and Dolphin, perfect 5-star ratings.

September 10, 2024

Hyundai Motor PH Turns Over First Batch Of High-Performance N Cars To Owners


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) marked another milestone with the ceremonial handover of the Ioniq 5 N (read our review) and Elantra N to the Philippines’ first batch of Hyundai N customers. The momentous event took place last September 7.

VinFast VF 3 Confirmed For The Philippines


VinFast Philippines has just confirmed: the VF 3 all-electric sub-compact SUV is coming and its price will be “less than P 800,000.”

September 8, 2024

DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs)


It wasn’t long ago when Seres made its official launch here in the Philippines. Now their official distributor here, QSJ Motors, has brought in its subsidiary brand DFSK. It stood for Dongfeng Sokon, since it started as a joint venture between Dongfeng and Sokon Group—the former name of Seres. DFSK is now wholly owned by Seres and they have three cars to serve as an introduction for the Philippine market.

September 6, 2024

2025 Porsche Taycan Makes ASEAN Debut With One-Of-One Turbo S Celestial Jade


This is a unique one-of-one 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Co-developed by Porsche Asia Pacific and the Sonderwunsch experts at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, the Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade pays tribute to the Southeast Asian region. It will go on tour in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand before being auctioned off.

September 4, 2024

Hyundai Gives The Ioniq 5 The Off-Road Treatment With The XRT Trim


Bet you didn’t see this one coming. Of all the vehicles that could get the off-road treatment, you probably didn’t think of the Ioniq 5, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened when Hyundai launched the Ioniq 5 XRT.

August 31, 2024

Review: 2024 BYD Dolphin EV


When it comes to electric vehicles, there comes a certain level of expectation with the two main ones being relentless acceleration and a high-tech execution. Naturally, that’s possible because EVs also often come with an expensive price tag to match. Now, that’s not the case with the BYD Dolphin. Priced at just P 1.398-million, it’s quite attainable even for everyman standards. Best of all: it’s not a shit box to drive. It’s great whether you look at it from an EV or B-segment hatchback perspective.

BYD Cars PH Previews Sub-Million-Peso 2025 Seagull EV


BYD Cars Philippines is showing off what could very well be their most important offering yet: the first-ever Seagull small EV hatchback. Previewed at the BYD Tech Tour at Ayala TriNoMa Mall in Quezon City (until September 1), the Seagull will officially hit retail sometime in September.

August 30, 2024

Segway Escooters Opens Showroom In The Philippines


Segway Escooters Philippines, the newest electric scooter brand under the Autohub Group, opens its showroom in Bonifacio Global City.

August 28, 2024

Aion, GAC's All-Electric Brand, Set To Enter Philippines Market


GAC Group’s all-electric brand, Aion, is poised to enter the Philippines. This, as a reader sent in photos of the Aion Y all-electric SUV being off-loaded from a truck in Makati City just before midnight during the long weekend.

August 20, 2024

PIMS 2024: We Think Isuzu PH Should Bring In The N-Series (AKA ELF) EV


As the Philippine automotive industry gears up for the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) happening from October 24 to 27, 2024 at the World Trade Center, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) will use the opportunity to show off their own Battery Electric Vehicle.

August 19, 2024

PIMS 2024: Kia Philippines Confirms 2025 EV9 Local Launch


ACMobility, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines is the first carmaker to confirm their highlight for the 9th Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS. Making its Philippine debut at the show is the brand’s first three-row fully-electric SUV: the 2025 EV9.

August 18, 2024

Review: 2024 MG 4 Luxury And XPower


When a car’s been declared as “Car of the Year,” it comes with a certain level of weight and expectation. In the case of the MG 4, there’s extra scrutiny involved since it’s the overly critical UK market that awarded it as such. Thankfully, it’s a reputation that, all things considered, this all-electric hatchback lives up to.