Road Safety

eVitara Singkwenta! 50 fast facts on Suzuki PH’s first BEV

By Aries B. Espinosa Long recognized for dominating the Department of Energy’s fuel economy runs—most recently at the 2025 TPLEX eco run where the Dzire Hybrid clocked 36.10 km/Lge (liter gasoline equivalent) and the Fronx Hybrid notched 24.69 km/Lge—Suzuki Philippines has anchored its success on the core Japanese philosophy of “sho-sho-kei-tan-bi” (“smaller, fewer, lighter, shorter, […]

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Undas 2026: Tollways, ‘Blowbagets’, and 5-star car safety

TessDrive outlines holiday journey protocols—from SMC Infrastructure bracing for a 10% traffic surge across Luzon expressways and Kia’s electrified “Blowbagets” routine, to XPeng X9 capturing Euro NCAP’s top 5-star safety rating. SMC Infrastructure braces for 10% traffic surge SMC Infrastructure has placed its entire tollway network under full deployment to manage an anticipated 10% surge

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Going the extra mile for safety, welfare of communities

TessDrive highlights how automotive and mobility leaders extend their mission far beyond vehicle sales—championing youth road safety education in Laguna public schools and deploying emergency disaster relief across flood-hit Bulacan communities. Honda empowers youth road safety via ‘Students on Safety’ True corporate citizenship means safeguarding the very roads on which motorists travel. Demonstrating its proactive

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The sub-P1M BEV that gets a 5-star Euro NCAP crash rating

The GAC AION UT has achieved a prestigious 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) under its stringent 2026 testing protocols, emerging as one of the first mass-produced Chinese-brand electric models to clear the revised, stricter European assessment standards. For the Philippine market, this global accolade arrives alongside an introductory price tag

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Smart tech and safety: New MPVs, IP67 EVs and road education

TessDrive brings you the latest developments in vehicle engineering, active driver assistance systems, flood-resilient powertrains, and nationwide safety education shaping modern Philippine mobility. Suzuki launches sportier Ertiga GLX AT hybrid variant Suzuki Philippines expanded its mild-hybrid compact MPV portfolio with the introduction of the Ertiga GLX AT-Hybrid Sport. Designed for active families and modern professionals

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Road armor: Flood-ready e-bikes and Toyota 24/7 roadside aid

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across vehicle safety engineering, emergency motorist assistance programs, and resilient mobility solutions built to protect Filipino drivers on every journey. VinFast e-motorcycles feature IP67 waterproof powertrains VinFast e-Motorcycle highlighted the safety and durability engineering behind its newly launched electric two-wheeler lineup—the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper—built with an IP67-rated

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Truck makers group advocates road safety in 2 initiatives

Reinforcing its commitment to safer and more responsible transport operations in the country, the Truck Manufacturers Association Inc (TMA) actively supported the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) National Road Safety Campaign through two major initiatives held during National Road Safety Month—first through a transport cooperative training program, and second through participation in the culminating National Road

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