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

The cat's out of the bag! Honda Cars Philippines Inc. will launch the all-new Honda CR-V on September 13, 2023, with the following prices: 1.5 V Turbo CVT ₱ 2,150,000 1.5 VX Turbo CVT AWD ₱ 2,300,000 2.0 RS e:HEV E-CVT ₱ 2,600,000 The highly anticipated sixth-generation flagship crossover of Honda is billed as a significant step forward in Honda’s global thrust on electrification with the introduction of its e:HEV full-hybrid system in the all-new CR-V. This is the first time the system will be

Mercedes-Benz has done something strange as the German automaker added ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) to more than 900,000 cars. The automaker started rolling out this new technology last June 16 as part of a beta program. The ChatGPT feature works with the brand’s AI MBUX Voice Assistant control to offer better suggestions and expand its extensive command options. It will benefit the MBUX software as, together with ChatGPT, it can provide more details about the user’s chosen destination a

The 2023 Toyota Innova is one of the most-awaited multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the Philippines. Debuting in Indonesia on November 2022, one of the headlines for the newest iteration of Toyota’s popular MPV is the dropping of the venerable 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine in favor of a hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no word yet on when the all-new Innova will arrive in the Philippines, it will face another large seven-seater with a mild-hybrid powerplant – the Geely Okavango. For this electr

Fans of the British MINI brand will now be able to check out their favorite models in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Autohub Group Philippines, the distributor of MINI in the country, announced in a December 2022 press statement that it has opened its largest showroom in the bustling business district, located at Block 33 Lot 2 Bonifacio Triangle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The 753-square-meter showroom can display four cars and has a service center for simple jobs, with more extensive wo

2022 was a banner year for Nissan Philippines Inc., thanks in no small part to the launch of the Kicks e-POWER hybrid crossover. Its good looks, high-tech features, and unprecedented fuel economy made it an instant success the moment the cover came off. In fact, several buyers are still waiting for unit allocations at their respective dealers three months later, and it doesn’t seem like there will be a surplus any time soon. That said, Nissan Philippines should capitalize on the viral momentum o