We recently discussed the Toyota Zenix and its arrival in the PH, but we’ve finally received word from Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) themselves. They’ve officially released their first 7-seater Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) in the country. Here’s the latest scoop on the vehicle in question. As mentioned, the Toyota Zenix will be the first 7-seater […]
There have been a lot of rumors regarding the Apple Car lately, but we haven’t seen any concrete proof to substantiate the allegations so far. However, it appears that vacuum company Roborock has gone first in producing an SUV with alleged help from Xiaomi and Tencent. It’s called the Rox SUV, which will be the […]
As the launch date draws closer, Philippine up-and-comer OMODA has expressed its ambition to become one of the leading brands in the country. To achieve this lofty goal, they’ve expressed their intent to offer a complete range of New Energy vehicles in the Philippines. The first of these set to debut this year is the […]
Hyundai Motor Company and Sony Pictures have partnered once again for the upcoming animated film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” This collaboration highlights Hyundai’s Prophecy concept EV model and its vision for future mobility. The marketing campaign focuses on promoting Hyundai’s IONIQ all-electric vehicles, building on their previous partnerships with Sony Pictures. In the movie, audiences […]
In the push to innovate the third-party delivery industry in the Philippines, Mober CEO Dennis Ng has been recognized as one of the top startup movers in 2023 for pioneering the switch of its fleets from traditional to electric vehicles (EVs). Founded in 2015, Mober is a local startup that was the first to offer an […]
With the future of mobility resting on electrification, it wouldn’t make sense for our country not to get somehow involved. It seems that this is what the bigwigs at Malacañang were thinking as well, since President Marcos Jr. has officially inked a contract that will open the first Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the […]
One of the major showstoppers at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) was the Hyundai IONIQ 6. Positioned at the forefront of the brand’s commitment to carbon neutrality through electrification, the impressive effort captured a lot of attention at the show. There’s no doubt that the IONIQ 5 made waves when it was unveiled […]
We recently discussed the entry of a new player in the local automotive market. We were thankfully able to secure a small group discussion with their team to learn more about their vehicles. Here is what OMODA aims to deliver for buyers in the PH. Present in our discussion were the following: Mr. Jeff Liu: […]
After years of having sealed, hard-to-replace batteries on nearly every phone that’s sold in the world, we may see the return of easily replaceable batteries on phones. At least, that’s what’s the horizon for the EU, which has just reached a provisional agreement to overhaul rules on batteries. The agreement covers virtually all batteries, from […]
Gas prices have been the talk of the town for the past year. After all, we locally hit record highs almost reaching the three-digit mark, and adjustments are made almost every week courtesy of international supply issues. For those who’re more environmentally conscious or just want to save on expenses, going electric might be a […]
Xiaomi has a wide array of products–from kitchen utensils to electric vehicles, although they are most popular as a smartphone manufacturer. As such, it comes as no surprise that Xiaomi wants to enter the Windows PC space as well. In fact, Xioami PC models should have been unveiled by now if it weren’t for the […]
Globe’s 917Ventures and Ayala Corporation team up to bring over Gogoro smart scooters to the Philippines, which also includes its battery-swapping technology. Set to have a pilot run by Q1 of 2023, Gogoro smart scooters aim to provide an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles that are used by the logistics and last-mile delivery industry. […]