Multiplying the sunrise

By Vince S. Socco
A GROWING market is a magnet for investors, much like the proverbial moth to a flame. This is true for businesses in general but is even more so for the automotive sector. Volume leads to economies of scale that are critical to absorb the significantly high fixed costs of research and development inherent to the industry.

‘Cars should fit into our lives’

By Angel Rivero
Lynk & Co designer Stefan Rosen on what shapes the future of mobility IT’S QUITE a treat when we get to meet the designer behind...

Modern family

WHILE THE NEW Kia Carnival boasts bolder styling, and new convenience and safety technologies, the South Korean car maker’s family-oriented, luxury MPV continues to be powered by a diesel engine, particularly in the local market.

Limited-edition Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Black Series now available

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has introduced a limited edition of its popular Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan, called the Mirage G4 Black Series. In...

Mazda extends hybrid battery warranty to 5 years

MAZDA PHILIPPINES recently announced that it is extending the warranty of the high-voltage lithium-ion battery installed in the Mazda HEV range. The 24V and...

The big deal about Mini

By Kap Maceda Aguila
EARLY LAST YEAR, Mini Asia officials were on hand to help celebrate the then newly opened Mini flagship showroom at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

3’s company

SINCE SAIC Motor Philippines (SMP) began handling the MG brand locally, it has been releasing models from the British-born auto marque in key segments.

Q&A: ‘The next three years are big years for new products’

THE ALWAYS-AFFABLE Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) Motor Philippines President Felix Jiang was on hand to send off the first batch of media and content creators for the very first ride-and-drive event of MG since the company took the reins of the distributorship.

‘We desire to leave the smallest footprint possible’

Mini Asia Head Daren Ching talks electrification, and staying true to the brand Interview by Kap Maceda Aguila VELOCITY: Why bring in the electric Minis now?...

Lotus, positioned

By Kap Maceda Aguila
AUTOHUB GROUP, holder of the Lotus Cars franchise in the Philippines, recently opened in a new location — still at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig — and took the opportunity to locally unveil the sports car marque’s first “four-door electric hyper grand tourer,” the Emeya.

Charge to experience

YES, IT’S ALREADY been a full year since ACMobility — the Ayala Group’s end-to-end mobility solutions provider — started its partnership with BYD Cars.

Data-driven

By Vince S. Socco
AFTER THE Y2K scare of 2000, the world accelerated toward digital solutions in the blink of an eye. The way we consume data is, to some, unfathomable. To others, it is the only way.