The official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp recently brought in the first-ever BMW iX3 as the brand’s second fully electric vehicle. The iX3 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) offers emission-free driving pleasure with the renowned BMW sporting ability, comfort, and multi-faceted functionality. “We are proud to say that […]
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Horizon Plus recently held the stone-laying and groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing facility for electric vehicles (EVs) at the Rojana Nhongyai Industrial Park, Chonburi Province, in Thailand. Attending the ceremonial event were Professor Dr. Thosaporn Sirisumphand; Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary general of the Thailand Board of Investment; Piriya Khempon, special advisor of the eastern economic
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Suzuki Philippines Inc (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, offers its promo, called “Triple Thrill Deals,” on the new Ertiga Hybrid, all-new Celerio, and the Carry models with as much as P63,000 cash discounts and down payment as low as P38,000 until February 28, 2023. “Our February promo is our way of giving back
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Fresh from his 80-km first long ride on his modified Paselec GS9-Plus electric bicycle, TessDrive editor Aries B. Espinosa now sets his sights on an even longer ride, testing the limits of his e-bike battery’s range. Aries returns to Rizal Province, but this time bound for the eastern fringe of Antipolo City, to a man-made
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San Miguel Corp (SMC) said it expects its P2-billion Pasig River cleanup project to cross the 1-million metric ton threshold in silt and solid waste removed by next month, as its dredging teams focus their efforts on both ends of the river—the Manila Bay and Laguna Lake, where significant water flow restriction has been known
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Veganuary announced it had achieved a record 700,000 signups this year, which was 80,000 more than last year. Photo credit: RFStudio Excerpts from the story: “The campaign, which launched in 2014, sees people from across the world sign up to go vegan for one month. North Korea (where the internet is banned) and Vatican City
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Customers buying a new Peugeot will get a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the 24 Hours Le Mans race happening in France this June 10 and 11. Two lucky winners and their companions will receive VIP access to the Le Mans Race, round-trip airfare, and hotel accommodations. Customers are entitled to join
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Air New Zealand recently announced four world-leading innovators partners to work on its first zero-emissions demonstrator flight mission, either cargo or passenger, to the skies from 2026. These partners are Eviation, Beta, VoltAero, and Cranfield Aerospace. A combination of electric, green hydrogen, and hybrid aircraft, these partners will work alongside Air New Zealand over the
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As car sales return to pre-pandemic levels, a new Kia dealership showcased the brand’s new look and the Kia EV6 in Libis, Quezon City—a strategic business hub in Metro Manila. Kia Philippines recently inaugurated its newest dealership located along a bustling business and commercial district in Metro Manila. Kia Acropolis is the 7th dealership to
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) announced its overseas subsidiary had installed a solar power generation system on the Ocean Breeze roof. The building was constructed in 2018 to strengthen and expand the K Line Maritime Academy Philippines (KLMA) training facility for Filipino seafarers in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The system covers the electricity use
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