The BYD Racco has finally debuted in Japan, ready to take on established kei cars from legacy carmakers. At launch, BYD’s fully electric Racco is offered in three variants, with two battery sizes between them. The lineup starts with the Racco 200, which utilizes a 22.4kWh battery to achieve a driving range of 210km. Then come the Racco 300…
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 the nationwide adoption of electric mobility. Under production volume goals, carmakers will receive incentives for their investment…
A report from the Automotive News shares that Honda is currently considering a new crossover or SUV based on the Accord. This speculative vehicle would be scheduled for 2029, along with the expected visual refresh of the midsize sedan. The upcoming Accord is expected to make use of Honda’s next-generation hybrid technology. Honda previewed the…
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 here? A glance at the DOE’s homologation papers will show dimensions, power figures, and a link to BMW’s…
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has been reenergized with an improved battery and a longer driving range. While many creature comforts and premium touches have been removed, the updated model more than makes up for it in price and performance. This release also marks the first time that BYD Cars Philippines has launched an ‘Essential’ variant…
