Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle juggernaut has officially arrived in the Philippines, and it’s bringing its Supercharger network with it.
VinFast VF5 and VF3: These EVs are fun to drive and priced to compete [Video]
View PostFull charge ahead: VinFast VF5 gets P112,000 price drop in PH
Remember that cute electric compact SUV from Vietnamese automaker VinFast, the VF5, that debuted at CES 2022? Well, it just got a whole lot more interesting for Filipino drivers.
Xiaomi SU7 electric car goes on sale for as low as $30,000
Remember the Xiaomi SU7, the value-focused technology brand’s highly anticipated first foray into the automobile market that debuted last year? Well, it turns out it will be cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 after all, though Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun also admitted that it will be selling its self-developed electric car at a loss.
10 reasons the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a great road-trip companion
Do you know why the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the perfect road-trip companion?
This is the SU7, Xiaomi’s much-anticipated first electric car
Xiaomi is now officially also in the automotive business, following the launch of its first electric car for the Chinese market. The Beijing-based electronics giant, which has made a name for itself as a value-focused smartphone brand in the Philippines and other markets where price is king, has unveiled the much-anticipated Xiaomi SU7.
Xiaomi’s first electric car revealed by regulatory filings
A couple of new EVs from an unlikely carmaker are headed to the Chinese market soon. The Xiaomi SU7, Xiaomi SU7 Pro, and Xiaomi SU7 Max will be the first electric vehicles from the brand largely known for its budget smartphones and tablets, flagship-level camera phones, and smart home products.
Honda PH bank-partner sale offers up to P80,000 discount
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. has launched its first Bank Partner Sale this year, in collaboration with BPI, RCBC, PSBank, Security Bank, and Maybank.
11th-gen Honda Civic arrives in PH with Honda Sensing driver assist
Finally, we have a new Honda sedan on the local market. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. has officially launched the 11th-generation Honda Civic, with the company’s Honda Sensing system being one of the car’s most unique and attractive features.
Xiaomi’s electric-vehicle group now registered, has 300 staff
The world’s second-largest smartphone vendor has reached another milestone in a sector it has yet to make a mark in.
GrabFamily, GrabPet services now live in Grab app
Not long ago, transport network company Grab announced that the Bus Marketplace — a service in which you can book your bus tickets in advance — is already in its app. At least for Filipino commuters who had preregistered for it.
Look: Ford Everest combines muscular charm, rugged performance
The latest Ford Everest is one of the most visible vehicles currently plying Philippine roads, as its winning combination of muscular charm and rugged performance seems to have won over families looking for a seven-seater SUV of this size.
10 other interesting tech products on display at CES 2017
NOTHER January, another CES done. And once again, this year’s edition of the biggest consumer-electronic show gave us a look at what’s out there in the world of technology and what’s about to come. 2017 is even memorable as CES celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Uber vs. Grab: Comparing fixed fares. Is there any difference?
OPPED in an Uber anywhere in Manila recently? You may have noticed an all-in, fixed fare on the Uber app, as opposed to a suggested fare that could be more expensive or cheaper than the actual fare.
Waze reveals this PH city is worst place to be a driver (hint: it’s not Manila)
t’s out. Traffic app Waze has released its second Driver Satisfaction Index, an annual study of the driving experience of its users in 38 countries and 235 metros, and the result is surprising.
QC court orders new Uber, GrabCar applications stopped
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court today threw a wrench into the plans of Uber and GrabCar operators by ordering local transportation offices to stop accepting applications for 20 days, local news outfit Rappler reported earlier. To reiterate: The ruling isn’t meant to prevent customers from traveling in approved vehicles, rather it is to halt pending applications for new Uber and GrabCar licenses.
Uber offers free ambulance service in PH in case of accident
Image via jamesdeakin.ph Taking an Uber in the Philippines could mean fewer worries now that the app-based ride service has entered into a yearlong partnership with Lifeline Rescue, a private ambulance service. The deal allows an Uber passenger to summon a Lifeline Rescue ambulance (by calling 16-911) free of charge in the event of a serious accident involving an Uber, and the driver of the vehicle or the passenger “has to be taken to the hospital.” Uber didn’t go into detail as to what should be considered as grounds for seeking hospital treatment, but that’s probably to your advantage. It’s …
Waze: Metro Manila worst place for motorists, commuters
Image via globalbalita.com Waze has confirmed what many of us knew all along but had no data to show for it: Metro Manila has the “worst traffic” on the planet, the Google-owned crowdsourced navigation app said in its Global Driver Satisfaction Index. Waze arrived at the observation after pooling the driving experience of 50 million users from 32 countries and 167 metropolitan areas. The Philippines ranked among the worst places on Earth for motorists and commuters, while Metro Manila figured to be the last place you’d want to be behind the wheel, followed by Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and Sao …
GrabCar gets legal status in PH ahead of Uber
Recall that back in May, the Philippine’s transport and communications department and land-transport bureau inched closer towards legitimizing and regulating the likes of Uber and GrabTaxi by creating a legal framework for ride-hailing services in the country. Flash forward to now, and we’ve got the first ride-hailing service that can operate on a national scale without any legal threat: GrabCar, a subcategory of the GrabTaxi mobile app that can be downloaded for free on most app stores. GrabCar, a subcategory of the GrabTaxi mobile app, is the first ride-hailing service that can operate on a national scale without any legal …
PH is first country to make Uber legal
In a statement released Monday, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) will later this week introduce a new category to the public-transport sector to include ride-sharing services, thereby legalizing Uber in the Philippines after more than a year of unregulated operations. It marks the first time the likes of Uber have been given the green light to operate on a national scale without any issues whatsoever. The announcement comes in the heels of months of collaboration between the department, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and ride-sharing companies. Under the DOTC’s revised classification of public vehicles, Uber …
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