Yet another BYD vehicle has been crash-tested and has passed with flying colors. Aside from the BYD Dolphin, which also got a 5-star rating, the BYD Seal was tested and received a similarly high score. They were both tested by the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), which follows closely in the testing systems of the European NCAP. Both BYD electric vehicles (EVs) were also tested under the newest protocols. Like other NCAP tests, the ANCAP consists of four categories: adult occupant

Customer service has been thrust into the spotlight with the recent events from a Chinese automaker coming onto social media and making waves. To reassure future and current customers, other brands are stepping up to the plate to ensure that their customer and aftersales services are top-notch. One of these brands is Jetour Philippines, which recently launched its customer service hotline and chatbot service. Meet Kendee the new brand mascot The brand says the move was made to ensure customer en

Another weekend, another edition of AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We’ve been seeing a lot of new models coming out in other parts of the world, many of which may find their way to our shores. Check out the top five stories from March 13 to 17, 2023. Bring it in, Honda! The Honda WR-V is the strongest predator of the Toyota Raize. And following its global debut in Indonesia, it’s now in Thailand, too. Sporting mechanicals from the Honda City and Honda BR-V, the WR-V is the littlest crosso

The effects of the Executive Order No.12 signed by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., which effectively cut import duties of battery electric vehicles to 0% are now being felt with price changes to electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide. Brands like BYD Philippines has already adjusted its price list to reflect this change. The automaker has slashed the pricing of its electric vehicles by about ₱200,000 or more, depending on the model. Here are the old and new price lists of BYD. Model Price

When speaking about how expensive Electric Vehicles are, we can’t get away from the fact that, despite the TRAIN and EVIDA laws already being implemented, EVs are still prohibitively priced. For the sake of argument, though, there are calculations that can be done to see if it’s actually going to save you money in the long run. Let’s take the cheapest available EVs in the Philippines, the Wuling Mini EV, and the BYD Dolphin. Why the two, you may ask? Officially, the BYD Dolphin is the cheapest E

In celebration of World EV Day, we would like to share a brief experience driving one of the more popular EVs from a mainstream manufacturer. The Kia e-Niro is a crossover that shares its platform and electric drivetrain with the Hyundai Kona. As you can see, it looks like a raised hatchback, but its extra height lets you be more versatile and agile on the road. We drove it in Brunei Darussalam, where there is little traffic on city roads and highways. Kia Brunei is not yet selling EVs, and like