The Land Transportation Office released a statement on Thursday evening reiterating that local government units have no authority to confiscate driver’s licenses during apprehensions. The agency also states that this non-confiscation policy also applies to its own deputized enforcement officers. Furthermore, the statement cites Supreme Court jurisprudence and administrative issuances from the Department of Transport and…
The all-new Kia Seltos has officially entered Southeast Asia after debuting at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show—but there is a catch. Kia launched its second-generation Seltos with no hybrid option and a smaller 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. If you’ve read and watched our First Drive with the subcompact crossover, you’d know that domestic…
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 has already committed to the program after announcing plans to build a hybrid model…
Looking for a safe space to take the whole family for biking around Quezon City? While Quezon Memorial Circle has always been open to cyclists, those who don’t have their own bikes can now rent bamboo bicycles inside the public park. PHOTO BY Kara Santos Visitors can now rent Bambike units every Saturday to explore…
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 Denza D9. While this is technically the GN8 PHEV’s debut in the country, those familiar with GAC…
