Hyundai Motor Company is pushing harder into the electric-vehicle (EV) game. The Korean carmaker announced in an August 2023 press statement that it will invest 109.4 trillion Won (around ₱4.6 trillion) over the next 10 years, including 35.8 trillion Won (around ₱1.5 trillion) for electrification. The company said it plans to sell 2 million EVs globally by 2030, with a target of over 10 percent profitability. This is up from its original production target of 1.87 million units for that year. "Th

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

The first day of the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) marked the debut of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) as the new distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the country. In addition, the brand also previewed the much-awaited IONIQ 6 electric vehicle (EV), which won the 2023 World Car Design of The Year, 2023 World Electric Vehicle of the Year and the coveted 2023 World Car of The Year. HMPH said the IONIQ 6 is set to be officially launched towards the middle of the year for arou

Kia Motors Corporation has announced that it will target to sell 1.6 million electric vehicles by 2030. This is up by 400,000 units from its previous goal of 1.2 million. The South Korean carmaker is also looking at a total of 4.3 million overall sales by that year. That means its EV sales will represent only 37% of the whole pie, and this will be buoyed by an EV lineup of 15 models by 2027. At its CEO Investor Day held last April 5th, Kia stated its plans to become a leading EV brand by raising

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

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