Have you tried topping up your car here?
by Lije Martin
*It’s not here yet, but preorder books are open in its home market
When it comes to small BEVs, VinFast's VF3 is one of the most recognizable models in the bunch. The Vietnamese brand now looks to follow up on the success of its subcompact crossover with the VinFast VF2, an even smaller electric
by Angelo Nieto
Are any of these new dealerships near you?
BYD Cars Philippines has been busy expanding its dealership network in the country. Since April, the company has opened seven dealerships, service facilities, and showrooms strategically placed across Luzon and Mindanao. The company maintains its focus on making electrified mobility accessible for
by Lije Martin
Hyundai’s EV gets a hotter look, with no performance changes
Hyundai has recently released an N Line version of its fully electric Ioniq 5 crossover, and you can color us interested. While it isn't an update to the hotter Ioniq 5 N, this new model instead marries sensible performance with sportier
by Billy Caluag
It’s not just another ‘simulated transmission’ though....
A copy of a fake sounds like an idea that deserves nothing but derision. On the other hand, a good idea surely deserves to be shared. And Hyundai had a good idea. Porsche's execution is in some ways even better.Optional
by Paul Horrell
Get up to P70,000 off this EV ’til the end of the month
GAC launched the Aion UT back in May this year as its entry in the electric subcompact hatchback space. Designed by the Chinese brand's Milan Design Center and equipped with around 400km of NEDC range, it entered the market with a
by Angelo Nieto
As part of the city-state’s Ecological Conversion 2030 program
The new Popemobile will be a Fiat. Well, sort of. The most Italian manufacturer of cars that cost less than your soul (we're looking at you, Italian supercars) has done a deal with the Governorate of the Vatican City State to
by Tom Ford
You name it, the PV5 can probably do it
As we wait for the Kia PV5 to hit our shores, the Korean carmaker has been gradually showing off just how versatile its fully electric van can be. At the 2026 Busan International Motor Show, three additional variants were unveiled; moreover, a
by Billy Caluag
ANCAP thoroughly tested the PV5’s collision-avoidance features
Kia confirmed last month at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show that the fully electric PV5 commercial van is coming to the local market in the near future. It's actually already landed in other nearby markets like Australia, and the folks
by Angelo Nieto
The Neue Klasse treatment has us seeing X’s
This is the new BMW XX XX 5. No, not a typo. The new X5 is so proud of its status as the latest generation of BMW's longest-lived, monumentally successful X-series vehicle, that it's got more 'x's
by Ollie Kew
They’re also accompanied by the new Seal 5 DM-i
BYD Cars Philippines has just announced the expansion of its electrified lineup with the all-new BYD Atto 2 DM-i and Atto 2 EV, as well as the new Seal 5 DM-i. No exact launch date has been revealed in
by Lije Martin
The 1,500sqm facility will help develop the brand’s workforce for the future
Ford Philippines officially launched its new Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna, last week. The new 1,500sqm facility succeeds the American brand's previous training area in Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati.The company shares that as the industry shifts
by Angelo Nieto
Would you like to see all three variants launched here?
Kia has unveiled three new variants of its fully electric PV5 multipurpose van at the 2026 Busan International Mobility Show (BIMOS). The expanded lineup is part of the Korean manufacturer's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy, which integrates multiple body types and
by Lije Martin
‘An EV you refuel like a gasoline car’—is that all it takes?
This drivable concept car is a beautiful example of the weight spiral running in reverse. That's very good news, as the weight spiral, in its normal direction, is knocking holes in the vibrancy, efficiency, and affordability of most modern cars.You
by Paul Horrell
These are long shots, but never say never
Over the last few years, the local market for fully electric vehicles has gotten pretty comprehensive; however, it is still not quite complete. We've yet to see a true entry-level EV from a legacy carmaker, while segment stalwarts like the
by Billy Caluag
Locally, that converts to around P1.53 million
It's official: Slate Auto's premiere vehicle (the Truck, obviously) will cost a mere $24,950 (around P1.53 million). We reported on this just last week when a curious busybody leaked it after a nose around Slate's preorder website
Geely’s newest electric hatchback starts at well under P1 million
Geely Philippines wants a piece of the fully electric hatchback pie, and here is its contender: the Geely EX2. This hatch has been teased and previewed several times before, but as of June 23, it has been officially released to the public.
by Billy Caluag
The wait is over
The Geely EX2 was previewed at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show and the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show shortly after. Now, the fully electric subcompact hatchback has officially launched in the country with a sticker price starting at P938,000.Globally,
by Lije Martin
It will even roll back on a hill
Toyota is taking the EV synthetic driving experience to a whole other level. In a patent filing picked up by CarBuzz.com, the Japanese manufacturer might be looking to develop a 'manual transmission' system for EVs that copies everything you would expect
by Lije Martin
It has the right to remain adorable
The Philippine National Police in Noveleta, Cavite will now be utilizing the subcompact VinFast VF3 in its patrol operations. Aside from looking adorably aggressive in its police livery, the VF3 also stands as a testament to the township's commitment to sustainable
by Billy Caluag
These will come with proposed amendments to EVIDA
A new bill in the Senate has been filed to amend the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), providing additional incentives to EV ownership. These additional benefits are a bid to accelerate the adoption of electrified mobility in the country.Current perks
by Angelo Nieto
