By Tessa R. Salazar The TessDrive team attended the launch of the new BYD Tang DM-i on Sept. 17 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City. The new 7-seater family SUV features BYD’s Super DM-i hybrid technology, which combines a turbocharged engine with a 21.5 kWh Blade battery. This powertrain delivers 271 PS and […]
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Aspiring racers still have time to put in their fastest lap time for a chance to live their racing dreams. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has extended the qualifying period for its sim racing tournament, the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippines eSports GT Championship 2025, to Sept. 28. The qualifiers will determine the Top 40 who
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By Tessa R. Salazar Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Philippines are projected to increase by 30% between 2024 and 2032. Thus, it has become ever more important to address a persistent challenge in this growing industry. Engineer Emmanuel Arriola, a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) S&T Fellow, has presented a solution to the
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Vingroup recently received Vietnam’s First-Class Labor Order for developing the National Exhibition Fair Center. This award acknowledges the group’s determined efforts in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and significantly contributing to the socio-economic development of the capital city Hanoi and the
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), together with Toyota Marilao Bulacan Inc, has recently commenced the development of a new service center, marking a significant milestone in the dealership’s expansion to continuously provide convenience and excellent quality service to its growing customers. The upcoming facility, located along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Abangan Norte, is designed to deliver
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Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, is set to open 5 new dealerships across Luzon from the second half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, a move that signals the brand’s continued momentum and deepening presence in the region. The expansion reflects Inchcape’s strategic commitment to bringing Changan’s innovative
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By Tessa R. Salazar The Department of Energy (DOE) recently declared that “the Philippines is open for clean energy business. We are positioned to lead in sustainable innovation and we invite you to lead with us.” Addressing investors, partners, and the public during the Energy Smart Forum 2025 in Dusit Thani Manila, DOE Undersecretary Mylene
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Ford Philippines is taking the Ford Island Conquest for the first time to SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City from Sept. 12 to 14, with the New Ford Everest Wildtrak headlining an 8-vehicle display. This is part of Ford’s commitment to bring its vehicle line-up to more customers outside the dealership. Now on its 8th year,
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is making September the month for road trips with thrilling deals on the Hilux, RAV4, GR Yaris and its lineup of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Pay low, pay light, cash savings Get the Hilux 4×2 2.4 G A/T for a downpayment of only P220,800 under the pay low option. This option
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Ring in the “ber months” with Honda Cars Philippines Inc’s limited deals for September. As a continuation of its “Live Your Dream, Drive Forward” promo campaign, HCPI is offering various discounts for its models, such as the City 1.5 RS CVT Honda Sensing, BR-V 1.5 S CVT, and New HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV E-CVT. Customers
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