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November 5, 2025

Did Hongqi Philippines Just Mislead The Public On The Safety Of The E-H7 And E-HS7?

Did Hongqi’s Philippine distributor just misrepresent the safety ratings of two of its vehicles, and in turn, take the Philippine motoring media on a ride? That might very well be the case as its two newest offerings—the E-H7 and E-HS7—did not seem to meet a 5-star Euro New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) safety rating.

Changan Vehicles Will Now Look After Your Safety And Your Health

Changan is branding its suite of advanced driving assist technologies as “Tianshu Intelligent.” Tianshu Intelligent will be rolled out initially in over 10 new models including those from Avatr, Deepal, and Changan as attempt to stay at the forefront of Software Defined Vehicles.

Lynk & Co 08 EM-P Scores A 5-Star Safety Rating

Recently launched just this August, the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P scored a 5-star safety rating at its 2025 Euro NCAP safety test.

1,172 Lexus Vehicles Affected By Faulty Gauge Cluster Issue

Remember that Special Service Campaign affecting 3,416 Toyota vehicles? Well, apparently, the issue affects 1,172 Lexus vehicles too.

Toyota Motor PH Issuing Recall On 3,416 Vehicles For Instrument Cluster Issue

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced a recall of 3,416 vehicles due to an issue with the gauge cluster (Combination Meter System).

Toyota Yaris Cross Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

The Yaris Cross joins the ranks of Toyota vehicles that have scored a perfect 5-star safety rating bestowed by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP.

So Far, The Lynk & Co 02 E-SUV Is The Safest SUV Euro NCAP Has Tested This Year

The Lynk & Co 02 E-SUV is the safest vehicle in its class this 2025 as tested by the Euro New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP.

Driving A Visibly Damaged Car Could Mean A Trip To A LTO-Certified MVIC

In a bid to improve road safety, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued guidelines on the roadside inspections that can be performed by LTO deputized agents and law enforcement officers. Failure at any of these roadside inspections means having to bring your vehicle to a LTO-certified Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (MVIC).

Chery is emphasizing the safety of its battery through its Global Safety Challenge. In its latest leg, the Chinese automaker immersed its high-voltage battery in seawater. Afterward, it successfully powered up a Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV.

BREAKING NEWS: 2Go Halts All EV And HEVs On All Their Vessels

Considering a vessel carrying Chinese EVs and HEVs caught fire in the middle of the Pacific, one of the largest logistics companies in the Philippines has suspended shipments of all EVs and HEVs, regardless of brand or source.

Volvo Cars To Debut Smart Seatbelts In 2026

In line with its safety paradigm, Volvo Cars is set to unveil a major improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations.

One Honda Road Safety Event Reiterates Honda's Commitment To Zero Traffic Fatalities By 2050

Honda Cars Philippines and Honda Philippines—the country’s distributor of Honda’s four- and two-wheeled vehicles, respectively, held a joint One Honda Road Safety event as part of its reaffirmation to have zero traffic fatalities involving its automobiles and motorcycles by 2050.

Volvo Cars PH, DLSU Ink Deal For Volvo Safety Labs

HARI, the official distributor of Volvo in the Philippines and De La Salle University (DLSU) renew their partnership in innovation with another groundbreaking initiative: the Volvo Safety Labs.

Vehicle Fires Can Be A Nightmare, The Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket Is The Solution

Fires—it’s one of the worst nightmares for car owners out there, and one that should be discussed about more frequently. While they’re rare and mostly preventable, sometimes, disasters do strike, and when they do, they hit. Hard. Normally, the solution would be to douse the fire with huge quantities of water, or if you’re lucky enough, use an appropriate fire extinguisher. But what do you do in the off chance that there’s not enough water pressure, or if the vehicle fire you’re fighting has already undergone thermal runaway? The solution to that would be to use a Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket.

At the media press conference during Day 1 of Round 2 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, I asked Toyota Motor Philippines President Masando Hashimoto what it was like to race on a street circuit just like the one at Villar City, South of Manila and how it was different to racing in a circuit like the Clark International Speedway.

Audi Q6 e-tron Bags IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the new Audi Q6 e-tron its coveted 2025 Top Safety Pick+ rating. The U.S.-based organization validated the Q6 e-tron’s comprehensive array of convenience and safety features with its highest rating, despite changes to its crash test criteria this year.

Toyota Motor PH Recalling Select Yaris Cross HEV Units For Sunroofs That May Fly Off

Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling a certain batch of Yaris Cross units because of the possibility that its panoramic sunroof may detach and fly off.

Honda may be reassessing its EV strategy, but it will be doubling down on its target of having zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050. Central to that plan is the next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance System or ADAS which Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative Executive Officer (Global CEO) Toshihiro Mibe has confirmed.

Almost Every Mazda Vehicle Is Recommended For Teens, New Drivers By IIHS, Consumer Reports

Nearly every Mazda model has been named as a recommended car for teens and new drivers by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR).

Fiery Xiaomi SU7 Crash Puts End To Chinese Carmakers Using "Self Driving" Or "Autonomous Driving" Terms In Marketing

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is banning carmakers from using the terms, “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when advertising advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS). It will also tighten scrutiny of such technology. This is after a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 last March which has triggered widespread concerns over the safety of so-called “self-driving technology.”

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November 5, 2025

Did Hongqi Philippines Just Mislead The Public On The Safety Of The E-H7 And E-HS7?

September 19, 2025

Changan Vehicles Will Now Look After Your Safety And Your Health

September 16, 2025

Lynk & Co 08 EM-P Scores A 5-Star Safety Rating

September 9, 2025

1,172 Lexus Vehicles Affected By Faulty Gauge Cluster Issue

September 8, 2025

Toyota Motor PH Issuing Recall On 3,416 Vehicles For Instrument Cluster Issue

August 3, 2025

Toyota Yaris Cross Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

July 26, 2025

So Far, The Lynk & Co 02 E-SUV Is The Safest SUV Euro NCAP Has Tested This Year

June 25, 2025

Driving A Visibly Damaged Car Could Mean A Trip To A LTO-Certified MVIC

Chery Submerged Its High-Voltage Battery In Seawater For Over 53 Hours And This Happened

June 20, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: 2Go Halts All EV And HEVs On All Their Vessels

June 19, 2025

Volvo Cars To Debut Smart Seatbelts In 2026

June 18, 2025

One Honda Road Safety Event Reiterates Honda's Commitment To Zero Traffic Fatalities By 2050

June 3, 2025

Volvo Cars PH, DLSU Ink Deal For Volvo Safety Labs

May 26, 2025

Vehicle Fires Can Be A Nightmare, The Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket Is The Solution

This Could Have Been A Nasty Crash For Toyota PH's President, Instead He Walked Away From It Without A Scratch

May 22, 2025

Audi Q6 e-tron Bags IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

May 20, 2025

Toyota Motor PH Recalling Select Yaris Cross HEV Units For Sunroofs That May Fly Off

Honda Working On Hands-Free Driving With Next-Generation ADAS

May 4, 2025

Almost Every Mazda Vehicle Is Recommended For Teens, New Drivers By IIHS, Consumer Reports

April 20, 2025

Fiery Xiaomi SU7 Crash Puts End To Chinese Carmakers Using "Self Driving" Or "Autonomous Driving" Terms In Marketing