Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming mainstream in the Philippine market as more and more brands are bringing in their own examples. Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s executive order, EVs have become easier to import thanks to zero duties that make these vehicles more affordable to prospective car buyers. Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act" also provides non-fiscal incentives for EV buyers, along with spurring investment into EV infrastructure, w

Changan's BlueCore engine technology was first launched in 2011 and soon after opened new possibilities for the brand in terms of its engine technology, offering customers a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience. Eight years later, Changan’s research and development (R&D) team would bring out the BlueCore NE platform to further improve its engine technology. The BlueCore NE complies with the current emission and fuel consumption standards globally and results from four years of intensive

For those who deny that the electric revolution is real – the numbers don’t lie. U.S. cleantech publication CleanTechnica reported on February 2023 that 10,091,164 plug-in electric vehicles (EV), which include battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs, were registered worldwide in 2022. This figure is 55 percent higher than the 6,495,388 cars registered in 2021. It is also the first time that global plug-in EV sales breached the 10-million mark. Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines president

Expect more expensive vehicles as car brands update their prices for 2023. It's the first month of the new year and four manufacturers – Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki – have already updated their prices as of press time. While some may only have minor changes, others have more dramatic hikes. However, we expect more brands to follow, especially those that have yet to implement changes since 2022. Honda Cars Philippines Honda Cars Philippines announced in 2022 that it would increase the pr

Rare and riveting is the roadster constructed for those that revere Mazda's two-seater performance runner. This is what transpired at Mazda's presentation during the opening day of the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Mazda released a limited edition variant of the MX-5 sports car, to commemorate the 25th year of the Miata/MX-5 worshippers known as Miata Club Philippines (MCP). Priced at Php 2.3 million (six-speed automatic transmission) and Php 2.25 million (six-speed manual tra

The Hyundai Kona is a great package but with a few things to nitpick. Some say the handling and the driving experience of the Kona are good, and with good fuel economy, it's even better. It also has a very stylish exterior, that is worthy of being Hyundai's entry to the five-door subcompact sedan crossover segment in the country. There are, although, a few things that should be improved for the Kona. Here is your Nitpicker's Guide. Great Exterior, Underwhelming Interior This is a bad metaphor, b