Oct. 12, 2023 is a special day for South Korean automaker Kia. That’s because this date is the brand’s EV Day, which is a showcase of the latest in Kia’s electric vehicle (EV) technology. It also chose this date to unveil three EVs in its lineup to augment the existing EV6 and EV9 crossovers. Production EV5 gets 313 PS, AWD First is the production version of the EV5 that debuted after the concept version had been revealed on August 2023. The EV5 is essentially a shrunken-down, five-seater versio

If you own an Electric Vehicle and live in Davao City, you're in luck! Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) announces the opening of its 6th Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in partnership with SM Supermalls. You can find this new charging station at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City. It's located in the basement parking near the main entrance and is equipped with a Type 2 AC Charger that can be used for free by all EV and hybrid car owners. The launching of the charging station marks the f

Hyundai Motor Company and Sony Pictures joined forces this summer for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” It is the sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2018 animated film, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." The animated movie features the automaker’s Prophecy concept EV model and its future mobility vision. An aligned global marketing campaign spotlights Hyundai’s acclaimed IONIQ all-electric vehicles. The collaboration between Hyundai and Sony stems from a global promotional partnership th

Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming mainstream in the Philippine market. As prices continue to rise, these vehicles become more attractive to the car buyer providing you with an alternative source of "zero-emissions" transportation. It also helps that Executive Order 12 has made these vehicles even more affordable, temporarily putting a hold on their import tariffs. This change has incentivized brands such as Kia to bring in the Kia EV6 GT Line Long Range and Lexus to bring in its own EV

Hyundai Motor Company is going all-out with electrifying its vehicle line-up. The company said in an October 2022 press statement that it plans to have 23 eco-friendly models by 2025, along with reaching one million sales and a 10-percent global market share by the same year. The key component in the Korean carmaker's plan is its Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-MGP), which is the brand's first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform. It enables 800 volts of ultra-fast charging and a maximum

In this Nitpicker’s Guide, the Ford Mustang is not going to be nitpicked but the pros and cons of owning one here in the Philippines. The Ford Mustang never fails to turn heads in the Philippines, or perhaps anywhere in the world. The loud rumble, the sheer power and its head turning looks will always be the best features of the Mustang. In the Philippines, the Mustang is still a rare species, only to be seen on weekends at the expressways or on TV and movies, and nowadays, vloggers at YouTube.