Category: Service

Isuzu tests battery swapping for electric garbage trucks in Japan

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

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…

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BYD is football club Paris Saint-Germain’s official automotive partner

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

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…

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LTFRB brings back fixed pick-up fees amid concerns from TNVS drivers and commuters

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

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…

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Reservations are now open for the new Nissan Kicks e-Power

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

Nissan Philippines has officially opened the reservation books for the new 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power. With that, the Japanese carmaker has also shared some additional visuals and preliminary details. Full specifications for the Philippine-bound units, however, have yet to be revealed. We can expect the whole picture later this year, but if you want to get…

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