Kia Philippines recently held a round table discussion with members of the media. The South Korean automaker outlined its plans and strategies for the coming months. We were also introduced to the new Chief Operating Officer, Brian Buendia, who is set to lead the brand starting this July. At the discussion, the key members of the brand talked about its plans to better its after-sales service, expand its dealership network to 50 nationwide, and improve its service advisor and service technician s

Electric vehicles (EV), like any other car, can catch fire because of various reasons. However, traditional firefighting methods aren’t effective against EV fires, largely because of the potential of EV blazes to reignite and continue burning despite traditional fire suppression procedures. That’s why the South Korean province of Jeju, which has the highest EV adoption in the country, is proposing various methods to tackle EV fires. As of 2022, the number of registered EVs on the island reached

The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept car appears at Lake Como in Italy after its original debut almost 50 years ago at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. The concept car, originally penned by Italian car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, is essential to the South Korean automaker as it carries its history and design heritage. Hyundai Motor unveiled the rebuilt Pony Coupe Concept at the inaugural Hyundai Reunion, a heritage brand platform that reflects on Hyundai Motor’s past and future direction. If the Hyundai co

Buying an electrified vehicle is going to be a whole lot easier, at least in Indonesia. Our friends from AutoFun Indonesia reported that the Indonesian government is finalizing a host of financial incentives for people looking to buy a hybrid-electric or fully electric vehicle (EV). As of press time, an estimated 80 million rupiah (₱283,000) discount may be given to full EV buyers, while hybrid owners may get 40 million (₱141,000) rupiah off. However, these will only be offered to models that ar

EVs in the Philippines are starting to make their way into the public consciousness. What before was just one is now several, with more on the way, not forgetting that they’re bringing their hybrid cousins with them to the party. But what EVs are even available in the country? Nissan Leaf So the OG EV in the country is the Nissan Leaf. As the first to be sold, it was a lightning bolt to the other car companies operating here, telling them, “Hey. The Philippines is gearing up to welcome EVs. If y

Hyundai Motor Philippines has become the newest member of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, participating in the 10th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit happening until October 21, 2022. HMPH once again showcased its upcoming IONIQ 5 EV at the event while highlighting the brand's clean mobility roadmap, dedicated technologies and models, and a feature of Hyundai's latest EVs, the IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 7. "Hyundai Motor has always been vocal in its commitment towards mobility that