When the Nissan Sakura first launched in 2022, it became an instant hit, quickly becoming Japan’s best-selling EV with over 35,000 units sold in 2023. This year, the Sakura gets a timely facelift as Japan’s EV landscape gets more competitive. The updated Sakura features a new front bumper, new wheels, and new color options. The…
The Land Transportation Office has issued Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-5048, granting a three-month extension for the validity of driver’s licenses and other documents expiring in April 2026 or later. According to the agency, this extension “shall remain in effect until further notice,” as the country remains in a state of national energy emergency. The extension applies to the…
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has received an all-new design and a more powerful plug-in hybrid system in China. It’s offered in four variants, with the range-topping version now able to do 305km of range in full-electric mode, and over 2,000km when the electric motor works with the 1.5-liter generator. These figures are achieved with a new 34.275kWh…
VinFast Philippines will be expanding into fully electric scooters very soon. The Vietnamese brand just formalized partnerships with 14 distributors, as it plans to launch at least three models and a nationwide battery-swapping network. The VinFast Evo, Feliz II, and Viper e-scooters are expected to enter the country in June, along with a slew of other models….
Hyundai’s Ioniq lineup is getting its own subcompact crossover with the reveal of the Ioniq 3 at Milan Design Week. The small EV stands out among its Ioniq peers by being the first model in Hyundai’s lineup to feature the ‘Art of Steel’ design language. Hyundai has previewed the crossover before as the Concept Three, and…
