Bylines Aida Sevilla-Mendoza

Towards sustainable mobility

The Union of Concerned Scientists has determined that our personal vehicles are a major cause of global warming, with cars and trucks accounting for nearly one-fifth of all emissions worldwide.…

Enter the Reina

Competition in the entry-level subcompact sedans segment intensified when the Korean “twins” entered the market early this year.…

Green(er) initiative

The emissions scandal that rocked the global automotive industry in 2015 has resulted in greater awareness of vehicle pollution and its impact on air quality, public health, and the environment.…

Philippine car sales gaining momentum

At long last, after a dreary first two months of the year, automotive industry sales are picking up.…

DTI chief reveals why PH auto industry will recover

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez recently enumerated the factors that favor the recovery of the Philippine automotive industry despite its dismal performance in 2018.…

The brawniest, most macho-looking Toyota RAV4 ever

For the 2019 model year, Toyota Motor Corp. abandoned the bland “car-like” styling of its best-selling compact crossover to produce the brawniest, most macho-looking RAV4 ever.…

The fuel of the future: Electric vehicle ultrafast charging pumps

The display of a Hyundai Kona Electric at last week’s Manila International Automobile Show (MIAS), plus Nissan Philippines’ recent announcement that the Nissan Leaf will be available within the year—these are signs that the electric vehicle (EV)…

Looking back towards the future of the Suzuki Jimny

  Will the 2019 Suzuki Jimny repeat history?  Will it attract the biggest crowds at tomorrow’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), as it did at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) in October last year?   The…

Behind the Heel

In observance of International Women’s Month, last week Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCI) did something extraordinary dubbed “Behind the Heel.”…

Nissan breaks into exclusive Top 3 circle

Something dramatic happened in the automotive industry last month. The composition of the exclusive circle of top 3 sales performers changed, notwithstanding the 0.6 percent growth in vehicle sales compared to February 2018 as reported by the…

Previous           Next