VinFast e-Bikes: Battery swaps, flood tech, and low TCO

TessDrive examines how VinFast E-Motorcycle’s inaugural Philippine portfolio—anchored by the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper—is dismantling cost, range, and flooding hesitations through flexible battery subscriptions, V-Green swapping hubs, and IP67-rated waterproofing. VinFast E-Motorcycles challenge 110cc–125cc scooter norms Two months following its nationwide debut—marked by the simultaneous opening of 21 dealerships—VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines is reshaping consumer […]

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A season of mega expos, EV deals, and electrified perks

TessDrive brings you the latest updates on major commercial vehicle expos, national electric mobility summits, electrified roadshows, and exclusive luxury ownership privileges across the Philippines. PEVS 2026 opens P50 early bird pass and free student entry As motorists contend with another round of domestic fuel price hikes, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP)

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Screen to podium: TGR PH Esports finals set Sept. 27

If the popular adage holds true that what young minds practice in the digital world actively shapes their real-world instincts, then mastering racecraft on high-fidelity simulation rigs is no longer child’s play—it is the modern proving ground for the real-life podium. In motorsports, where split-second reaction times, throttle discipline, weight transfer awareness, and defensive spatial

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Tech in Motion: GAC E8 Hybrid & ACMobility EV Spine

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across self-charging electrified powertrains, versatile cabin engineering, and the nationwide charging infrastructure enabling long-distance electric mobility across the Philippines. GAC E8 HEV brings 1,000-km range and 18-way seating GAC Philippines officially introduced the GAC E8 HEV, positioning the 7-seater self-charging hybrid as the sweet spot in its newly expanded

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Culture, hoops, and adaptability: Toyota PH in action

Toyota Motor Philippines has leveraged internal combustion reliability and modular utility to drive regional music initiatives, celebrate international sporting diplomacy, and empower micro-enterprises across the country. Ben&Ben joins Toyota Asia’s ‘Move Your World Beat’ Twin brothers Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin of the acclaimed Filipino indie folk-pop outfit Ben&Ben have taken the regional creative stage

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Plant fuel: Cancer defense, heart health, and tofu wins

TessDrive brings you research-backed nutritional insights and evidence-based dietary breakthroughs, examining how whole plant-based foods, legumes, and functional staples strengthen cellular defense, lower cardiovascular risk, and advance sustainable living. Cruciferous veggies linked to 20% drop in colon cancer risk Original Article: Study: Eating Cruciferous Vegetables Could Lower Colon Cancer Risk by 20 Percent by Charlotte

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Auto shifts: Fleet deals, new leadership, and brand wins

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across commercial vehicle expos, executive appointments, municipal EV fleet rollouts, international production milestones, and regional electric mobility expansions. Isuzu powers Mindanao commercial logistics at Trucxpo 2026 Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), alongside its Cagayan de Oro dealer partner North-min Auto Dealers Inc (NMadi), gathered transport operators, agricultural enterprises, and financial

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Green SM launches eMotorbike taxi in Jakarta; Manila next?

Green SM (operating as Green GSM in the Philippines) has officially launched its first international electric motorbike taxi service in Jakarta, Indonesia, expanding its pure-electric fleet beyond 4-wheeled cabs to dynamic 2-wheeled urban transport. For commuters and transport observers in the Philippines, the move carries significant local implications. In Metro Manila—where motorcycle taxis like Angkas,

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