Transport & Logistics
Auto sales slide, but EV demand fuels recovery
The Philippine automotive industry endured a slower first half of 2026, but a sharp June rebound and accelerating demand for electrified vehicles are providing momentum for a stronger second half.
Partial opening of P58.42-B SLEX TR4 set for late 2026
Motorists traveling between Batangas and Quezon can expect significant relief from traffic delays before the end of the year, as partial operations for the P58.42-billion South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLEX TR4) are slated to begin between November and December.
Tesla’s AI investment forces negative cash flow
Tesla is preparing investors for a tougher cash environment as the electric vehicle giant accelerates spending on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, manufacturing capacity and...
Airbus advances hybrid-electric aviation tech with LEIA project
Airbus has launched the LEIA project, short for Large Scale Integration Demonstrator of Hybrid Electrical Architecture, to develop a complete hybrid-electric energy system for future commercial aircraft.
Toyota Hilux adds electric power to pickup battle
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has opened retail sales of the all-new Toyota Hilux, introducing Filipino buyers to the ninth-generation pickup with a sharper design, upgraded technology and a milestone addition, the first-ever 4x4 battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant in the Hilux lineup.
