The multi-awarded Kia EV6—with its long-range, zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging, and distinctive crossover styling—is not only on display at the program launch and roll-out of the Luzon-wide Ayala Land Vehicle Charging Hub. It is also being used as a real-world demonstration of how a charging ecosystem is already in place for all electric vehicles sold in the Philippines. With ...

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it has jointly developed a technology with Tohoku University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences that inactivates viruses using catalyst active species for aerobic oxidation. The technology has potential applications for inactivating viruses by oxidizing, denaturing and degrading proteins and other substances on the virus surface. With oxygen in the air acting as an oxidant, the ...

Nissan Philippines (NPI) is launching Nissan Assist, the vehicle manufacturer’s first customer service mobile app in the Philippines. It is designed to provide a fully digital, end-to-end customer service experience for Nissan’s customers nationwide, and is part of the company’s digital transformation roadmap to integrate NPI, partner dealers, and customers in one online ecosystem. Customers will now have one avenue ...

  The shift to various forms of electrified vehicles (xEVs) is rapidly accelerating in the Philippines, with the industry seeing the fastest adoption rates yet since the very first Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) was introduced commercially in the country in 2009. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), whose groundbreaking HEV Prius pioneered the electrification movement, is leading this shift with 95% of ...

The automotive industry is shifting its focus on technologies catering to the value-driven behavior of consumers. With auto users seeking more innovative, cost-efficient, and sustainable options, it is foreseeable that more Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) will be seen on the road soon. HEVs are eco-friendly vehicles that utilize the combination of gasoline engine and electric motor to reduce CO2 emissions ...

In a bid to further bring the Kia brand closer to its loyal customers, the Kia Kawit dealership recently opened its doors to the public last July 28. This is the 42nd Kia dealership in the Philippines and a keystone in the rapid nationwide expansion of the Kia brand. Kia Kawit is also the 5th dealership to sport Kia’s refreshed ...

From July 1 to September 30, 2022, Maxus Philippines offers huge cash discounts on the G50 compact MPV, effectively keeping its pre-2022 pricing thereby further enhancing its value for money proposition. For Filipino families who are in need of a “more-in-one” vehicle that performs well on any occasion without having to break the bank, they won’t have to look no ...

Aggressive Asian brand CHERY Auto Philippines is riding the strong momentum it started in the second quarter as it sets yet another record in its month-to-month sales figures last June.  CHERY Auto Philippines distributor United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) has reported a sizable 140-percent increase in its total vehicle sales in June compared to the previous month of May. ...

  Honda automobiles, time-tested for reliability and fuel efficiency, top-notch in safety and overall value, come with exclusive deals this August 2022. Customers may avail of cash discounts, low all-in downpayment, low monthly amortization, flexible financing options, and other special offers. Further, in continuing dedication to helping make our roads safer, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) offers unique deals on ...

Michelin, the world’s leading tire company, has recently launched MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5, its fifth generation of the high-performance Pilot Sport range, targeting sports car and high-performance sedan enthusiasts. Equipped with sophisticated features, this newly launched tire enables drivers to get the most from their driving experience for more miles(1), while traveling in style and living each driving moment to ...