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DS Automobiles Achieves a Milestone with Its 100th Race in Formula E!

For the the DS Automobiles brand and the world of Formula E, this weekend marks a highly significant anniversary. On Sunday June 4, at the second race of the Jakarta E-Prix, the French manufacturer will start a Formula E race for the 100th time since its involvement in the 100% electric championship began. DS Automobiles entered the competition in 2015 ...

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Logistics World Leader DB Schenker Takes Delivery of Fully Electric Foton Tornado EV Truck

DB Schenker Philippines, the local arm of 150-year-old German firm DB Schenker, a world leader in logistics solutions and supply chain management, has taken delivery of the country’s first commercially available fully electric truck, the Foton Tornado 3.6 EV Truck.  FOTON trucks and commercial vehicles are distributed in the Philippines by FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc. which aims to lead the ...

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FOTON Intensifies Aftersales Standards in the South with New Davao Spare Parts Warehouse Hub

Foton Motor Philippines is raising the bar in the commercial vehicle aftersales experience with the opening of its Davao Parts Warehouse Hub.  The huge parts warehouse, located in Panacan, Davao City, measures 1,600 square meters. It was opened in partnership with logistics and supply chain management specialists 888 FastEasy Inc. and J&T Express Philippines.   “We are privileged to enter ...

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The Gen3 Era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Continues in Jakarta on June 3 & 4, 2023

Season 9 began with a new car, new teams, new sporting regulations and new partners. Twenty-two drivers from 11 teams will challenge reigning champion Stoffel Vandoome for the title on the streets of some of the world’s most iconic cities. Starting in Mexico city in January 2023, the team travels to a host of new cities around the globe, including ...

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Nissan LEAF EV Now Priced Below P2.0M Thanks to RA 11697 and E.O. No. 12

In line with Republic Act 11697, otherwise known as the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA)”, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. issued Executive Order No. 12 on January 13, 2023, which temporarily reduces the import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), parts and components for 5 years. Nissan Philippines saw this development as an opportunity to further promote EVs to lower the ...

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1997 Vespa PX150E Part 4: Two Scooters for One – An Even Swap?

We were working on restoring the 1997 Vespa PX150E of actor, comedian and host Jeffrey “Epy” Quizon when he dropped a bomb in July 2011 – he decided to sell his beloved but battered all-steel Italian-made scooter! When asked why, Epy said that he went into business with some partners and he needed to buy a scooter for the messenger/rider ...

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Amaron Battery Philippines Holds First-Ever Amaron Challenge

The hot Saturday of March 25, 2023 became even hotter in the city of Marikina as it became the hotbed of activities for the first-ever Amaron Challenge! Gun and shooting enthusiasts, particularly pistol owners, converged at the multi-bay open-air firing ranges of the Armscor Shooting Ranges to experience one of the most unique and exciting shooting competition in the country. ...

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1997 Vespa PX150E Part 3: The (Epyc) Saga Continues!

After Euro Motors Corporation lost the Philippine distributorship of Piaggio and Vespa products to another company in late 2007, we also lost their sponsorship for the restoration of the 1997 Vespa PX 150E entrusted to us by comedian and host Jeffrey “Epy” Quizon. We lost a bit of momentum and it took us a couple of years to get our ...

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Autobot Offroad Philippines Opens Franchised Branch in Qatar

Autobot Offroad Philippines, the premier modification, accessories and maintenance shop for 4×4, off-road, and overlanding vehicles in the country, has achieved another milestone as the first Filipino automotive aftermarket specialty shop to open a franchise in Qatar. March 11, 2023 marked the inauguration of the 750-square-meter Autobot Qatar Showroom along the busy Salwa Road in the Qatari capital of Doha. ...

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Vintage Vehicle Enthusiasts Witness the Signing of the IRR for RA 11698 or the Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act

On March 12, 2023, the Presidential Limousine Museum inside the Quezon Memorial Circle along the Elliptical Road in Quezon City once again became a historical venue when various vintage, classic and exotic car owners and enthusiasts gathered to witness the signing ceremonies of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11698, otherwise known as the Vintage Vehicle Regulation ...

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