Is the internet ready to hear this?
by Jason Barlow
With some hefty cash discounts, too
QSJ Motors Philippines is showcasing its passenger and commercial electric vehicles at its EV Tour in SM City Clark, Pampanga. The event runs from July 31 to August 9, allowing consumers and business owners to check out the distributor's EV portfolio
by Lije Martin
It’s been an interesting journey
Over three months ago, the missus and I made a decision to replace her long-serving diesel Toyota Fortuner with a new battery electric vehicle (BEV). The decision to go with a BEV instead of an in-between hybrid electric vehicle or
The wagon lives on
Indonesia is officially the latest market to receive the Toyota bZ4X Touring, as the fully electric wagon recently debuted at the country's flagship motor show. It was showcased at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show with more rugged styling than
by Billy Caluag
Do you remember the Kia Carens?
Hyundai just rolled out its Neira Prototype MPV at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It stands as a modern, fully electric seven-seater, which the brand plans to assemble and sell in Indonesia.However, while it is called a prototype-
by Billy Caluag
The carmaker is investing P7 billion in local manufacturing
On July 30, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 121, which will implement the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program. The initiative ultimately aims to attract automakers to build their electric vehicles here in the Philippines.Mitsubishi Motors Philippines
by Billy Caluag
GAC’s new flagship luxury MPV is here
The 2027 GAC GN8 PHEV Executive was officially launched alongside the GN6 and the E8 HEV. It's the more premium model of the three seven-seater multipurpose vehicles, and looks to compete with the likes of the Toyota Alphard and the
by Lije Martin
We’ve got interior photos, too
What you're looking at above is categorically not a replacement for the Range Rover Velar. In fact, we're told this new Range Rover GT will be a "fifth member of the family" and that it'll arrive in all-electric
by Greg Potts
The Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy Program is now in place
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has just signed Executive Order No. 121, which orders the implementation of the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) program.This aims to promote the manufacturing of fully electric and hybrid vehicles in the Philippines and to also support
by Billy Caluag
This might be the local debut of BMW’s Neue Klasse
The BMW iX3-specifically the dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive-has appeared on the Department of Energy's list of recognized electric vehicles. With Thailand getting the fully electric SUV just a few months ago, could BMW Philippines be lining it up
by Lije Martin
MG is set to bring in another new EV
MG Philippines has consistently been bolstering its lineup with one solid new offering after the other. This year alone, we've seen multiple new models launched across two different motor shows.It appears we're far from seeing the last of MG'
Should more cities adopt this initiative?
A report from Cebu Daily News shares that the Cebu City Council recently approved a resolution that targets the installation of at least two EV chargers at every fuel station across the city. This was prompted by the "worsening traffic congestion" in
by Billy Caluag
The executive sedan is arriving in both HEV and BEV variants
Lexus Philippines has officially confirmed that the all-new Lexus ES is arriving this August. The luxury brand highlighted that the executive sedan will be a showcase of "elegant design, electrified performance, and intuitive technology."It was also confirmed that the all-
by Angelo Nieto
Some new players in the B-segment crossover category
The 2027 BYD Atto 2 is finally here, making its appearance with not one but two powertrain options to choose from. The Atto 2 EV brings the fully electric platform we're familiar with in the Atto 3, but in a smaller
by Lije Martin
The American brand comes off a stellar performance in May
Tesla Philippines posted 984 units sold in June 2026, officially making it the best-selling BEV brand for that month. The data was sourced from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, which also confirmed that Tesla has now shifted 2,
by Billy Caluag
Which one would you choose?
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility have finally rolled out the 2027 BYD Atto 2 in the local market. While some might think this is long overdue, the brand and its distributor went a step further by launching two powertrain options for the
by Billy Caluag
The Good Cat’s bigger sibling is entering the Philippines
The fully electric GWM Ora 5 inches closer to the Philippines, as reservation books have seemingly been opened. Interested buyers can head to GWM Philippines' official website to check out the EV's preliminary specifications and file a "reservation inquiry."We're
by Billy Caluag
We also compare it to the new MG4 Urban
The sub-P1.1 million BEV range is heating up with the latest batch of models released in the second quarter of this year. We finally have a growing number of affordable electric vehicle options in size segments that were once the
It still looks the part, though
The new Nissan Leaf debuted back in 2025, bringing the pioneer BEV nameplate into the modern era. While the previous generation (the one available in the Philippines) was a five-door hatchback, it has since grown into a subcompact crossover. And now,
by Angelo Nieto
Game on
Toyota is famously late to the EV game. After spending billions of dollars perfecting the hybrid formula, the Japanese giant then went in heavy on hydrogen. The resulting Mirai is a technological masterpiece but also a commercial dead end, given how fast
by Niky Tamayo
Thinking outside the (nano) box
Before its relaunch in 2023, Dongfeng's local line-up consisted mostly of diesel cargo trucks and old rebadged Nissan pickups and vans. Hardly state of the art, unless you'd time-travelled from 1986. But the *new* Dongfeng Motors Philippines' line-
by Niky Tamayo
