In this line of work, we’re often invited to see all sorts of motor shows. The kind where the latest automobiles are unveiled to a specific region—sometimes even the world. They’re as straightforward as they get, and anyone who’s ever been to one knows how similar these expos are. But Automechanika Frankfurt was unlike your typical…
BYD Cars Philippines and the Muntinlupa LGU have partnered to electrify a portion of the city’s police fleet. The automotive company turned over eight BYD Dolphin patrol cars, strengthening police operations and advancing the city’s green technology program. The eight units were assigned directly to the Muntinlupa Police Station to support Philippine National Police operations in the city,…
Kia has just unveiled the all-new PV7, standing as a larger stablemate to the PV5 in its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. Like the PV5, this new van is fully electric and highly configurable. Off the production line, the PV7 will be offered in Cargo and Passenger variants, with the former prioritizing carrying capacity and the latter…
The MG U9 EV has officially landed in Australia, and it’s going to be a trial by fire. In the land of the utes, MG’s fully electric pickup does not shy away from its lifestyle branding, as it offers “everyday practicality with the capability for weekends away.” But while the U9 isn’t positioned to be a…
When Toyota Motor Philippines introduced the first hybrid electric vehicle in the country back in 2009, it was all alone in the electrified category. There were still a lot of customer questions about the technology, and many took the safe route and purchased traditional Fortuners, Innovas, and Corollas—nothing wrong with that, too. Many people were…
