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September 1, 2023

Why Did The Department Of Energy Remove Mild Hybrids As EVIDA Law Benefactors?


When the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act or EVIDA lapsed into law, there was an initial state of confusion as to the status of mild hybrid vehicles: are they included or aren’t they?

MPTC Tollways Ready For Cashless Dry Run, Are You?


MPT Mobility encourages motorists to get their RFID stickers installed in their vehicles in preparation for the dry run of 100 percent RFID lanes in select toll plazas.

August 31, 2023

Foton Motor PH Lowers Prices, Adds Variants To Thunder Pickup, GTL Truck Range


Commercial vehicle specialist Foton Motor Philippines just made its Thunder pickup truck and GTL trucks more affordable.

Astara PH Announces Leadership Changes


Astara Philippines, the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor and Peugeot announces significant changes to its executive team effective September 1.

BYD Opens Largest Dealership In Philippines


AC Motors, in partnership with Solar Transport and Automotive Resources, inaugurated the BYD Quezon Avenue dealership this Friday. The facility is the largest to date and the first dealership to open under the stewardship of AC Motors, the automotive arm of the Ayala Group of Companies which was recently appointed by BYD as its official distributor in the Philippines, through its subsidiary Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Inc. (MAPVI).

Aboitiz Power Fleets Up With BYD EV Vans


Aboitiz Power Corporation kicked off its corporate electric vehicle (EV) fleet transformation program with the presentation of new battery electric vehicle vans. The launch kickstarts its support of Republic Act 11697, referred to as the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), and contribution towards greener and cleaner mobility in the country.

This Is Jeep's 5-Millionth Wrangler Sold


Jeep has announced an important milestone surrounding its iconic Wrangler: the sale of its five millionth example. The unit, appropriately enough, is a 2023 Wrangler 4xe Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition in Earl exterior paint (lead photo). It was purchased by a customer in Camden, New Jersey, USA.

RAM 1500 TRX Bids Goodbye With Final Edition Model


The production run of the Ford F-150 Raptor’s only true rival and the apex predator of the pickup truck world, the Ram 1500 TRX is coming to an end. Ram Trucks has announced that the Ram 1500 TRX and its supercharged V8 is ending its run and as a proper send off, they’ve announced a Final Edition.

August 30, 2023

Globe, Ayala Corporation, Gogoro Announce Joint Venture For Electric Scooters, Battery Swapping Network


Globe’s 917Ventures Inc., Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro have formalized their partnership with the establishment of a joint venture: Gogoro Philippines Inc. (Gogoro Philippines). The JV aims to deliver clean and sustainable mobility utilizing Gogoro’s electric two-wheel vehicles and open battery swap network.

PLDT, Cartrack Collaborate To Enhance Fleet Management System


PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country’s largest fully integrated telecommunications provider PLDT, has successfully deployed its Internet of Possibilities (IoP) platform, through PLDT’s wireless unit, Smart, for Cartrack Technologies Philippines Inc. This has had a positive impact on Cartrack’s operations, allowing the global provider of vehicle telematics to expand its reach and enhance customer service.

Foton Now Comes With Longer Vehicle Warranty


Foton Motor Philippines has made ownership of Foton commercial vehicles a stress- and worry-free experience with its new extended warranty program.

Hyundai Mobility Experience Heads To Cebu, Davao This September


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) resumes its Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) tour in Davao and Cebu next month. After a successful introduction of the Grand Before Service Activity (GBSA) at Festival Mall in Alabang, the said Aftersales program is being brought to the two regional capitals.

Legacy Automakers Lag Behind In Digitalization


If automakers were graded based on software alone, it seems newly established carmakers like Tesla and Nio easily beat out legacy brands like Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, and Toyota.

August 29, 2023

Meet The Most Powerful Cayenne Ever: The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid


You are looking at the most powerful Porsche Cayenne ever and the most powerful SUV Porsche has: the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid.

Next-Generation Subaru WRX Rally Car Scores First Rally Victory


Less than a month after its debut, the Subaru WRX rally car won its first rally taking first place in the 2023 Ojibwe Forests Rally. It’s the next-generation WRX’s win and the second straight American Rally Association (ARA) Championship win for driver Driver Brandon Semenuk and co-driver Keaton Williams.

August 28, 2023

How Toyota Gazoo Racing Set The Global Stage For Philippine Motorsport


I almost decided not to go.

Second Life Jaguar I-PACE Batteries Now Used For Energy Storage


JLR has partnered with Wykes Engineering Ltd, a leader in the renewable energy sector, to develop one of the largest energy storage systems in the UK to harness solar and wind power using old Jaguar I-Pace batteries.

Review: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive Touring


Before SUVs and crossovers took over the world, if you needed to haul stuff, there were wagons. Thanks to the popularity of cladded up raised passenger cars, wagons or estates (or Touring if you prefer the proper BMW term), are now relegated to a very fringe set of buyers. That’s why it comes as a pleasant surprise that BMW Philippines has decided to bring in not one, not two, but three members of the 3 Series Touring family.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Is Official Presidential Vehicle Partner At 2023 BRICS Summit


Chery Automobile, now globally recognized for its quality and reputation and is now represented in more than 80 countries and regions around the world, has become the official presidential vehicle partner in the recently held 2023 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit at Johannesburg, South Africa.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Draws More Than 6,000 People Over Two Days


Attended by more than 6,000 people on-ground and 2.6 million livestream views, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival was a resounding success.

2024 Kia EV5 Is Kia's Newest Battery Electric SUV


Kia is continuing its march to electrification with the launch of more battery electric vehicles. This time, the EV5, a compact SUV-sized BEV was revealed at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. It will go on sale there first in the latter part of 2023 with plans to expand it as a global product in select markets by 2024.

Most Convenient Place To Get Autosweep, Easytrip RFID To Close September 1


Heads up, motorists. Just a few days before the dry run of the cashless system (aka purely RFID) system on major expressways, one of the most convenient places to get both the Easytrip and Autosweep system is set to close.

August 25, 2023

GAC Motor PH Adds AWD To GS8 Mid-Sized SUV For P 2.648M*


Coinciding with GAC Motor Philippines’ 276 percent year-on-year sales growth, the Chinese carmaker has previewed its newest flagship SUV: the GAC GS8 2.0T AWD.

Lexus Mitsukoshi Puts Spotlight On Food With Local Culinary Workshop This August 26 To 27


Enjoy a taste of specially crafted culinary delights as Lexus Philippines hosts an indulgent weekend like no other at Lexus at Mitsukoshi.

EDIFICE x MUGEN Watch Arriving In PH This September For P 25K


Heads up, car enthusiasts and timepiece collectors! A special collaboration between Edifice and Mugen, the Honda works brand, will release its newest timepiece collection in September 2023 and serve as the latest addition to the Casio Edifice line of timepieces.

Hyundai Leads, Mazda Languishes In Tech Leadership Study


Hyundai and Hyundai’s premium brand, Genesis top every other carmaker when it comes to in-car tech experience while Mazda languishes at the bottom. This is affording to the latest 2023 Tech Experience Index Study or TXI Study.