The “Detroit of the ASEAN” is now ahead of the EV race and is creating a wave of catch-uppers As I was reading the white paper (yes, printed on paper) “Thailand’s EV Powerhouse: Leading the Charge in EV Revolution in a Challenging SEA Automotive Market,” the simple conclusion was, if … [continued]
BYD treated the automotive media, and then opened to the public, test drives over a small purpose-built track with elephant holes, right- and left-hand 45-degree turning inclines, a metal ramp to test hill hold and hill descent functions. Around that corner, a 700mm wading pool exits into a dusty slalom … [continued]
VinFast Philippines and Motech Automotive Service Center have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a service network for VinFast electric vehicles. This collaboration is in line with the Vietnamese EV maker’s strategic commitment to fostering green transportation in the region — not just to serve its private customers, … [continued]
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) spoke to CleanTechnica on the sidelines of the Tesla Model Y launch earlier this week about the robust expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) sector, echoing the upbeat sentiment from the 12th Philippine EV Summit (PEVS) which happened last year. EVAP president … [continued]
Tesla released its updated Model Y on February 26 in the Philippines in a simple launch followed by a public display at the centrally located EDSA Shangri-La Plaza that will go until March 9, 2025. This launch introduces changes to the popular electric vehicle, which Tesla claims is the world’s … [continued]
Carlos Martín Rivals has announced his decision to step down as CEO of BlueFloat Energy. He made the announcement in a Linkedin post. “After careful thinking, I’ve concluded that it is the right moment to turn the page on my role in the company I founded with the support from … [continued]
Omoda & Jaecoo will probably never reach the US, but they will be everywhere else for sure. “Finally.” That was the feeling when Omoda & Jaecoo, an old “newcomer” to the Philippine automotive scene, officially launched its operations and first models in the country at a posh venue in Manila … [continued]
Geely Philippines just introduced its first all-electric model, the EX5, last week. This launch is part of a broader strategy by Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) to establish a firmer foothold in the region, underpinned by a transition to operations led directly from its Hangzhou headquarters. The EX5, a key component … [continued]
A week ago, VinFast debuted its VF 3 mini-SUV and announced a free charging initiative at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025. The VF 3 is available for order at a listed price of IDR 227,650,000 ($14,000) for the battery purchase option. An incentive program offers a cash reduction … [continued]
BYD announced the arrival of its much-anticipated Shark 6 DMO pickup truck in the Philippines. In a press statement, the company said that the vehicles — the first 100 units — arrived at the Batangas Port in South Luzon. This marks a significant development in the country’s automotive sector, where … [continued]
