The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recently launched a new loan program named the Ginhawa Bike and E-Mobility Loan Program, or GBEL. Under the program, qualified members can borrow up to P300,000 (payable over 36 months, at a 5% annual interest rate) to go towards the purchase of an electric scooter or bike. The state pension…
Honda is adding a new variant to its hybrid Civic lineup in Japan. The new Civic RS e:HEV is set to launch in June, it’s only available in hatchback form, and gains a familiar feature—S+ Shift technology. You’ll probably know the S+ Shift system from its debut in the Prelude. With its inclusion in the hybrid…
The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) has indefinitely postponed toll collection on the newest section of the Cavite-Manila Expressway (Cavitex). Regular fares were scheduled to take effect for Segment 3B on May 5, 2026, but the PRA rescinded this due to the ongoing fuel crisis and the active state of national energy emergency. Segment 3B, which boosts interconnectivity between…
Earlier this year at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, the self-charging Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hit the entry level HEV market. Now, based on DOE recognition papers, its fully electric counterpart may be coming up next. The Jaecoo J5 EV shows up three times on DOE’s list of recognized EVs, once for each trim: Standard, Max,…
VinFast Philippines has expanded its lineup with the all-new VF MPV 7. As its name suggests, this fully electric offering is a multi-purpose vehicle, capable of seating seven passengers and accommodating up to 1,240 liters of cargo. Underneath the cabin lies a single electric motor powered by a 60.13kWh battery. This powerplant is rated for…
