Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico plant

MEXICO CITY - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has narrowed its list of finalists for the location of a manufacturing plant in Mexico down to three states...

Safety and satisfaction

IN ITS MORE recent forms, Honda’s subcompact has captured some of the substantial feel and performance of its larger cars.

The auto industry’s back, and it’s getting electric out there

By Vince S. Socco
THE PHILIPPINE automotive market seems to be defying gravity. Overall, the ASEAN market is estimated to have declined by around 8% from January to June this year, compared to the same period last year.

JAC Motors introduces JS6 SUV

JAC MOTORS PHILIPPINES recently introduced the all-new JAC JS6 five-seater SUV, which was previously previewed at this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) and...

GAC Motor Bacolod now open

GAC MOTOR PHILIPPINES, under global mobility brand Astara, recently opened GAC Motor Bacolod, owned and managed by the Ponce Automobile Corp. Located along Araneta Street...

Mober establishes EV delivery, warehousing services in Cebu

PHILIPPINE GREEN logistics service pioneer Mober has made “sustainable delivery services” in Cebu available to support the regional expansion of Swedish home furnishing retail...

EVAP, Chinese officials strengthen ties for EV industry boost

THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE Association of the Philippines (EVAP), represented by Chairman Rommel T. Juan, Chairman Emeritus Ferdinand I. Raquelsantos, and President Edmund A. Araga,...

South Korea holds emergency meeting as EV fires stir consumer fear

SEOUL - South Korean officials met on Monday to discuss electric vehicle safety and whether to require car firms to disclose battery brands amid growing consumer...

Sonet boon

By Kap Maceda Aguila
EXECUTIVES of Kia Philippines are probably waxing lyrical right now about the Sonet.

Past, present, future

MG PHILIPPINES recently opened the MG Gallery in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, and it serves a myriad of purposes for the brand and its customers here. The business also represents Morris Garage’s local expansion with official distributor SAIC Motor Philippines (SMP).

Rolling with the facts

AP BLUE WHALE CORP., country distributor of Taiwan-headquartered CST Tires, shared that “road accidents are still the leading cause of death and injuries, especially among younger people, according to the Department of Health.” Even more significant, these numbers are expected to surge as more people own and operate cars and motorcycles.

Enhanced ownership packages on select Lexus models this month

LEXUS MANILA bundles select models with enhanced ownership packages in a campaign that runs until Aug. 31. First among the included nameplates is the Lexus...