Disclosure: Hyundai Philippines lent us the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 test unit for seven days with a full gas tank and access to its RFID cards. If you have watched F1 recently and are a fan of Ferrari, then you will have probably encountered Carlos Sainz, Jr. singing Smooth Operator. While the song itself is self-explanatory in what it's about, it also applies to a recent test unit that we got in the form of the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS. It may not be the fastest version of the vehicle available, like

SAIC Motor Philippines has taken over the operations of the MG brand in the country, and this includes setting up new dealerships. So when a new MG showroom pops up, you know it's going to be met with fanfare. That's just what happened when MG Taguig, under the Autohub Group, formally opened its doors last November 14th. The all-new showroom also sports a new service workshop with four workbays. Along with the new facility, MG Taguig's Sales Consultants, Service Advisors, and Technicians. Accord

Whether you’re eyeing your very first car or need a tiny urban runabout, the Philippine car market has plenty of choices. There are various small hatchbacks like the Mitsubishi Mirage, the Toyota Wigo, and the Suzuki S-Presso. But Chinese carmaker Jetour, a subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, is wading into battle with something completely different. The Jetour Ice Cream EV is a three-door battery-electric vehicle (EV) that can seat four people and travel up to 170 km before needing a full ch

If the January 2023 global debut of the five-door Suzuki Jimny sport-utility vehicle (SUV) was a pleasant surprise, then prepare for a “shocker” with this new variant. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that Suzuki is planning to roll out an electric-vehicle (EV) version of the Jimny by 2024. According to a presentation by the company, the small SUV will be one of five battery EVs that it will introduce in Europe by next year. The Jimny is currently offered with two gasol

Kia Philippines introduces electric mobility with a special preview of its highly anticipated its first dedicated electric vehicle, the Kia EV6 at the 8th Philippine International Motors Show. And according to Kia, it will be priced below Php 4 million when it starts sales next year. As a special preview of Kia’s solution to achieving sustainability, the Kia EV6 is an all-electric crossover SUV that offers long-range (550+km), zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging, and distinct styling.

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