As coffee shops become more mainstream, it seems that everyone has a common standard of what a modern coffee spot should be like. For most people, the criteria are as follows: (1) the coffee should be decent, (2) the price should be justified, and (3) the place should look aesthetic for the ‘gram. Some would…
Tesla Philippines has set up shop at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati, to bring the brand’s ownership experience closer to shoppers and visitors. At the display, Tesla is offering test-drive opportunities for interested buyers, along with several event-exclusive promotions. These include 5,000km of complimentary credits at Tesla Superchargers, a free year of comprehensive insurance,…
Battery swapping technology has seen use mostly in two-wheel electric vehicles, but Isuzu is studying its feasibility for use in larger utility vehicles. As reported by Nikkei, the truck manufacturer is conducting a pilot program to see if battery-swapping can work on heavy-duty vehicles like Isuzu Elf EV-based electric garbage trucks. In theory, this would minimize downtime caused by refueling…
Premier football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced last week that it has penned a three-year partnership with BYD, appointing the Chinese brand as its official automotive partner. This mirrors a similar partnership BYD signed last year with Inter Milan, another prestigious football club in Europe. BYD has previously mentioned its intent to establish its presence…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board announced the return of the fixed pick-up fare system for ride-hailing services. This is in response to concerns from transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers regarding rising operational costs, as well as to protect commuters from unreasonable price surges from transport network companies (TNCs). Under LTFRB’s Memorandum Circular Number…
