Technology

From factory floors in Japan to highways across the Philippines, Aisin has quietly powered the world’s most reliable vehicles for 6 decades. This 2025, as the brand marks its 60th anniversary, Aisin steps into the spotlight not only to celebrate its rich legacy but also to remind motorists and mechanics: Aisin is your best match […]

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) maintains its confidence that the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sector would continue to gear up towards more sustainable, innovative, and transformative mobility for more Filipinos. During the recent pre-event press conference of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) held in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City,

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

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

Ford Philippines makes a big splash with its entry to the full-electric vehicle segment with the official launch of the All-New Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Mustang Mach-E combines electric power, modern driving technology, signature design cues, and a legendary driving experience. Since 1964, the Mustang brand has stood for freedom, performance, and individuality thanks to

By the TessDrive team Any technology that is developed and intended for mass production or scaled up to global use always has to inevitably face the difficult questions surrounding its production. Is it sustainable? Is it beneficial for its human consumers, but at the same time doesn’t add any more strain on the planet and

The Ateneo de Manila University’s Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD) is looking at ways for artificial intelligence (AI) to augment and enhance—rather than replace—human labor in small businesses, which make up the bulk of the Philippine economy. BUILD researchers Zachary Matthew Alabastro, Joseph Benjamin Ilagan, Lois Abigail To, and Jose Ramon Ilagan pay particular

Autobot Offroad PH, the 4×4, off-road and overlanding specialist, formally launched its Autobot Service Center at the Auto Parts & Vehicles (APV) Expo last July 25 to 27 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Autobot held a soft opening of their service center to coincide with their 16th anniversary on Aug. 10, 2023.

The used car market in the Philippines is experiencing rapid transformation, driven by digital innovation, growing consumer sophistication, and a maturing automotive ecosystem. With an estimated 400,000 used car transactions per year and an average ticket size ranging from P450,000 to P600,000 per unit, the industry is becoming a more dominant contributor to the country’s