Q&A: ‘Hybrids offer the best of both worlds’

VELOCITY: Can you comment on the state of BAIC’s business in the Philippines? How would you describe the reception of the market to the brand?

Off-road, on luxury

By Pablo Salapantan
AN AUTO BRAND making noise over the past few months is Denza. Considered as the upscale and more premium brand of BYD, it offers models with the plush trimmings and features of more expensive cars, with the NEV (new energy vehicle) sensibilities that BYD cars are known for.

All-new Audi Q3 Hybrid ups aesthetics, convenience

FIRST REVEALED to the world in June of last year, the third generation of the subcompact premium SUV Audi Q3 now mirrors the design...

Falken Tire PHL offers road hazard coverage

FALKEN TIRE PHILIPPINES, through its exclusive distributor JM Far East, Inc., has rolled out a new warranty program to provide Falken users additional peace...

Upmarket electric vibe

By Kap Maceda Aguila
WITH INTEREST in electrified vehicles understandably on the rise, ACMobility affiliate Kia Philippines recently launched the Kia EV5 at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) — complementing its previously released six-seater battery electric vehicle EV9 (priced at P5.938 million) with a more affordable, albeit more compact all-electric SUV sibling priced from as low as P2.298 million.

A cars-and-coffee affair

By Pablo Salapantan
A KEY ASPECT of supercar and sports car ownership is the immersive culture. We expect that long drives as a group are still being done, but a rising side to this culture has been something called “cars and coffee.”

Suzuki PHL to open mega facility in Laguna

SUZUKI PHILIPPINES, INC. (SPH) broke ground on its Integrated Parts Warehouse, Service Training Center, and Office Facility located in Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Calamba,...

Premium off-road sub-marque to make inroads

JETOUR’S GENERATION of All-Terrain Intelligent Architecture (GAIA) has officially arrived in the Philippines. According to the company, the premium brand will deliver the “future of intelligent, electrified SUVs (sport utility vehicles)” by integrating off-road capability, advanced electrification, and luxury into a single driving experience.

Previewed: BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 2 EV

BYD PHILIPPINES held its biggest exhibit to date at the recently concluded Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), saying it showcased its “vision for an...

Electrified BAIC B40e Trailmaster, P2.888M

BAIC PHILIPPINES introduced the BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV at the recent MIAS, saying that the release signals a “bold new chapter in electrified off-road...

Family SUV, small sedan unveiled by Changan

IN CONCERT with the launch of its brand campaign “Drive Smart, Drive Changan,” Changan’s local distributor Inchcape Philippines introduced several models at MIAS. The all-new...

Deepal serves up trio of electrics

NEW MARKET ENTRANT Deepal introduced its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology, designed specifically for real-world Philippine driving conditions. REEV is said “to deliver the...
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