The Philippines is the first country to launch the new Vios model and will serve as Toyota’s bold bet to lead the resurgence of the local auto industry.
The two tech projects from DLSU can reduce traffic congestion in the Philippines by using shared network systems with ample data on roads and highways.
The five-seater SUV will be equipped with technologies such as 360-degree camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Park Assist, leather power adjust seats with cooling function, 10-inch touch screen with multi-view function, and wireless charging.
Brian Cu will step down from his position on August 14 and will be replaced in the interim by Grab Philippines head of transport and shared services Ronald Roda.
The Ayala-owned bank said it has partnered with Beep to allow BPI Mobile app users to purchase Beep QR tickets for rides aboard the BGC Bus service and Topline Marina in Cebu.
Local software firm TechTaxi has announced it will launch on July 10 its mobile app called barker.ph, which allows commuters to reserve their slot in public utility vehicles, particularly in jeepneys.
Local firm Journeytech said its TripKo reloadable payment card is now the most widely-accepted transport card in the country with more than 20,000 users.
Global sales of electric cars registered a 40-percent year-on-year increase in 2019 although the car market contracted by 15 percent overall, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global EV Outlook 2020 report.
