The 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) had a much more lively atmosphere compared to the one in 2022. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from October 19 to 21, 2023, the event had many more visitors who were curious about joining the “electric revolution.” Indeed, it felt more like a smaller version of the annual Manila International Auto Show. This is hardly surprising because the government has granted numerous incentives to EV buyers who want to veer away from ever-ri

Chery Auto is set to enter the European market as the Chinese automaker has announced that its three sub-brands, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Exeed, are set to launch by 2025. First among the models to enter the European market is the Omoda 5, which will launch in Spain in 2023. The crossover is also expected to enter the Philippine market towards Q4 of 2023, first with a gasoline engine and later with hybrid drivetrain options. ALSO READ: Jaecoo 8: A revelation in the making Meanwhile, the Omoda 5 is set

BYD Philippines is renowned for being one of the few local carmakers to offer a model lineup comprised entirely of electric vehicles (EV). But by the end of 2023, the Chinese manufacturer will enter the compact crossover wars with the BYD ATTO 3, according to an August 2023 statement by AC Motors. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that AC Motors, the automotive arm of the Ayala Corporation, would take over the local operations of BYD Philippines. Two variants? Although AC Motors has ye

If you’re in the market for a five-seat crossover, almost every brand has one on offer. But if your budget can only stretch to around ₱1.4 million, then you need to look at Chinese-made crossovers. Given that Chinese car brands aren’t the laughing stocks that they once were, there are two interesting choices in the market. One is the familiar Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, coming in at ₱1,250,000. Gone are the days of the QQ hatchback – this five-seater packs a turbocharged engine and is fully loaded with t

Disclosure: Chery Auto Philippines lent us a Chery Tiggo 8 PRO 1.6T for eight days with a full tank of gas. Additional fuel and toll fees were paid by the writer using his personal money. Jetour Auto Philippines likewise invited the writer to an all-expense paid trip to China which included a visit of the Chery Auto manufacturing facilities. Something about the tag “Made in China” turns many car buyers off. Geopolitics aside, Chinese-built cars have long suffered from the negative impressions th

The very first story I wrote for AutoFun Philippines, after a four-year hiatus as a motoring journalist, was about Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act." Most legislative stories would bore me (and many of you) half to death, especially when you have to decipher all the provisions of a law. But this particular measure piqued my interest because it provides the framework for the growth of electric vehicles (EV) in the country, from the cars to the charging stations