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Much has been said about Chinese EV maker BYD, especially about how it is poised to officially overtake American EV brand Tesla in the number of electric vehicles sold by the end of this year. Along with its aggressive global expansion efforts, BYD also made sure it "invaded" the Land of the Rising Sun in grand fashion as it set up the only China-brand pavilion at the recently concluded Japan Mobility Show 2023. Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, must have sur

Mikko David

Nov 12, 2023

No more extended waiting times as Isuzu has revealed its EVision Cycle Concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2023. It's a battery-swapping station for electric trucks that provides convenience in use. It only takes minutes for the station to swap out the battery packs and put in a fresh set. The station does the heavy lifting by charging these battery packs to be ready for the next person to use. The fundamental goal of the prototype station is to allow the continuous use of electric trucks without

Joey Deriquito

Nov 9, 2023

The R35 Nissan GT-R has been around since I was in first-year high school. Despite having its “Sweet 16” on December 2023, the latest iteration of this iconic Japanese supercar still has what it takes to stick it to the likes of what Europe has to offer. Indeed, the R35’s long-time rival has been the Porsche 911 Turbo, which has been revamped over three generations (997, 991 and the current 992). But the latest scoop from Japanese car magazine BestCarWeb may see a completely new rival for the ne

VJ Bacungan

Nov 3, 2023

Jetour Philippines, in partnership with Maybank Philippines, will raffle off a Jetour Ice Cream mini electric vehicle (EV) on January 2024. Qualified Maybank deposit account holders will automatically receive raffle entries for a chance to win an Ice Cream, which is the grand prize in the "Maybank Transact 2 Win, Drive 2 Green Raffle Promo." Maybank customers must perform the following transactions from Oct. 15 to Dec. 31, 2023 to qualify: “We are continuously looking for ways to spread the joys

Joey Deriquito

Oct 30, 2023

It really is getting chillier. And the climate is likely to grow colder as the holidays draw near. November is just around the corner, as many of you may have noticed. But in the "Land of the Rising Sun," the automotive action has been hotter than ever because of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show (formerly called the “Tokyo Motor Show”). The rebrand is not a mere marketing exercise – Japan is gunning to stay ahead of the game in all forms of mobility. The stories from JMS, along with a new Korean bra

VJ Bacungan

Oct 29, 2023

The Australian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has tested the BYD Dolphin, giving the electric vehicle (EV) a 5-star safety rating. The ANCAP stays close to the Euro NCAP program in how it tests vehicles and its assessment process. There are four categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road users and safety assist. Each of these categories comes with corresponding points, which total 170. The EV is also available in the Philippines in a similar specifica

Joey Deriquito

Oct 26, 2023

The Toyota FT-3e debuted at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show (JMS) on Oct. 25, 2023 as a new, edgy electric crossover. The concept electric vehicle (EV) takes on the brand’s more futuristic and angular styling that it envisions for its next generation of EVs. Aside from this, it has wide light bars and a “floating” roof spoiler that gives it a similar look to its cousin, the bZ4X crossover. The concept gets its name from the FT letters, which stand for “Future Toyota,” while the “3” indicates that i

Joey Deriquito

Oct 25, 2023

The R35 Nissan GT-R is turning 16 years old on December 2023. Put another way, the legendary Japanese supercar has been in production longer than all of its all-wheel-drive Skyline GT-R predecessors combined (the range was produced from 1989 to 2002). Although the R35 still has what it takes to do battle with the latest European supercars, its time will eventually come to an end. And perhaps, the next generation of this iconic nameplate can be found in the Nissan Hyper Force concept electric veh

VJ Bacungan

Oct 25, 2023

The Lexus LS was a game-changer when it was introduced in 1989, leaving European luxury carmakers in a cold sweat. With its unmatched refinement, impeccable performance and superb value for money, the LS has long been the Japanese luxury marque’s flagship model, with the latest LS featuring advanced hybrid-electric vehicle technology. But with Lexus’ aim to sell exclusively electric vehicles (EV) by 2035, the LS may not remain for long. Meet its replacement, the LF-ZL concept, which was launched

VJ Bacungan

Oct 25, 2023

Honda Cars is pulling out all the stops at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show (JMS), unveiling the all-new Honda Prelude concept on Oct. 25, 2023. While the Japanese automaker has been quiet about its specifications, it has confirmed that the Prelude concept is electric. Honda Cars also did not release any information about the new vehicle's powertrain, as it appears the company wants to keep it a secret for as long as possible. Despite this, it is very close to a production-ready version. Its sleek L

Joey Deriquito

Oct 25, 2023