The BYD ATTO 3 electric vehicle (EV) has been given a 5-star rating by the Green New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP). Unlike other NCAPs that focus on crash safety, the Green NCAP is an independent initiative promoting the development of clean and energy-efficient cars. The BYD EV was assessed in various test categories, such as low consumption and efficiency in cold and warm laboratory tests, highway cycle and on-road tests. In order to get a 5-star rating, the vehicle must get top scores in th

BYD Philippines is renowned for being one of the few local carmakers to offer a model lineup comprised entirely of electric vehicles (EV). But by the end of 2023, the Chinese manufacturer will enter the compact crossover wars with the BYD ATTO 3, according to an August 2023 statement by AC Motors. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that AC Motors, the automotive arm of the Ayala Corporation, would take over the local operations of BYD Philippines. Two variants? Although AC Motors has ye

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named 2023 EV of the Year by the prestigious U.S. car magazine Car and Driver. Hyundai Motor America said in a July 2023 press statement that this latest triumph adds to the electric vehicle's (EV) extensive list of accolades. It also marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won EV of the Year, which was clinched by the Hyundai IONIQ 5 in 2022. The IONIQ 6 bested some stiff competition, facing 14 other top-rated EVs over a rigorous three-week testing period. T

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), took select members of the media on an exclusive tour for a first glimpse of the soon-to-open section of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) - the Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange, or Subsection 4. Subsection 4 is currently 80% completed. It will provide a crucial connection to the Aguinaldo Highway, the busiest highway in Cavite. This development will greatly enhance travel convenience to Silang

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc (HMPH) has more than one reason to celebrate as it opens Hyundai Makati, its newest dealership, to join its growing network. The new dealership is situated in the automotive strip of Chino Roces Avenue Extension, a few meters away from EDSA and within the city’s Central Business District. The facility has a showroom spanning 280 sq m, accommodating up to five vehicle displays. On top of that, the dealership also has a service area of 1,167 sq m with six work bays fo

Hyundai Philippines has brought the Hyundai Mobility Adventure from the metaverse space of Roblox into the real world with its display at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City from February 24 to 26. The Hyundai Mobility Adventure virtual experience gives you three dedicated virtual zones, namely the Global Driving Center, Philippine Driving Studio, and Philippine Local Culture Zone, to experience the brand’s lineup of vehicles. The unique experience can only be accessed via the Roblox ga