Mazda Motor Corp. has announced that it will launch its first electric vehicle-only model in 2027. The Japanese automaker’s CEO, Masahiro Moro, stated in a recent interview in Tokyo that the new model is part of the brand’s effort to speed up its electrification efforts to keep it competitive globally. Mazda has already dabbled with electric vehicles (EVs) with the Mazda MX-30 crossover, launched as a hybrid vehicle with electric-only and rotary range-extender models also available. It also sell

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

Peugeot Philippines is set to electrify the 2023 Manila International Auto Show by previewing its new 2023 Peugeot e-2008 crossover on April 13. The Lion brand’s reveal of the Peugeot e-2008 brings to fruition its electrification plan of bringing new models and technologies to its vehicle range. It also fulfills its goal of having an electric version of every vehicle in 2023. Peugeot will be the first Stellantis brand to launch the group’s new generation of electric vehicles emphasizing their sh

Peugeot will soon offer electric vehicle (EV) variants of its existing models in the next two years. The announcement comes right after the reveal of the Peugeot Inception Concept car at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also read: The future is here - Peugeot Inception Concept unveiled at CES 2023 The French automaker said it will launch five new electric versions of its existing models in the next two years before it changes these out with a new generation of battery ele

After months of being in virtual limbo, the Hyundai brand finally makes a comeback with a new company and a new philosophy. Hyundai Motor Philippines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Corporation of South Korea, will now be the exclusive and official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the Philippines. The brand's former distributor, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI, will now only sell Hyundai trucks and commercial vehicles. Headed by its new president, Lee Dong Wok, HMPH will

2022 has a different story to unfold when it comes to the rapidly growing popularity of crossover SUVs as the hype and the demand for such have gotten fiercer than ever before. Some automotive car manufacturers overhaul their other models to enter the crossover SUV category, whilst others offer several models in the same category, to compete with the demand of the people in different parts of the globe. When you pay attention to the cars around the Metro, it is noticeable that there is a certain