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GWM Wins Two Major Honors at Torino Automotive Design Award 2026 ORA 5 Named Best Interior Design in the Family Car Category, While TANK 300 Receives Best Technological Innovation Award in the Premium Car Category Turin, Italy, September 11, 2026 — GWM has earned two major honors at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA), a design award established by Salone Auto Torino to recognize outstanding achievements in automotive design and innovation. Among 87 models from 46 brands evaluated by a jury comprising representatives from ten leading Italian automotive publications, the GWM ORA 5 received the Best Interior Design Award…

Kia Philippines Expands Electric Lineup with the All-New Kia EV3Crowned 2025 World Car of the Year: Flagship Technology and Award-Winning Design, Now Within Reach for Filipino Drivers Makati City, Philippines, Sept. 21, 2026 – Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has officially introduced the all-new Kia EV3, recently recognized as the World Car of the Year in 2025. Designed to amplify Kia’s electric vehicle strategy globally, the EV3 packages the advanced engineering, bold styling, and cabin technology of its larger siblings, the EV5 and EV9, into an accessible package for the compact SUV market.“Our goal is to make electric driving…

GREEN SM BEGINS PILOT OPERATIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, FURTHER EXPANDING ITS PRESENCE IN EUROPE Amsterdam, September 25, 2026 – On September 25, Green SM held a technical opening event in the Netherlands, marking the beginning of its high-quality pure-electric mobility service rollout in the market. During the pilot phase, Green SM will gradually provide services in selected key areas while focusing on building its driver network, refining operational processes and establishing service standards ahead of its broader rollout. The Netherlands is Green SM’s eighth market globally and its second European market, following Denmark. The start of pilot operations in the…

ACMobility sustains infra builds, takes 45% EV charging network share in H1 ACMobility maintains 10 charge points, including six AC and four DC chargers, at this EV Charging Hub at UP Town Center, Quezon City, one of the biggest charging locations in Metro Manila. ACMobility, the country’s leading end-to-end electric mobility provider, held a dominant share in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country as of end June, reflecting its commitment to enabling the country’s electric shift through an expansive EV charging backbone. As of the first half of the year, ACMobility continued to lead in both number of…

Toyota PH marks 70 years of JP-PH relations through B.LEAGUE Manila Games Toyota Motor Philippines partners with B.LEAGUE in celebration of 70 years of JP-PH friendship Marketing Division Senior Vice President, Ryo Yokoyama, awards AJ Edu of the Gunma Crane Thunders with the Toyota Choice MVP award Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) marked the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines relations by supporting the B.LEAGUE Manila Games 2026, a two-game series held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on September 9 and 10 that brought Japan’s professional basketball league closer to Filipino fans and showed how shared interests such as basketball…

Isuzu CDO Powers Mindanao Business Growth with Transport Solutions at Trucxpo 2026 September 15, 2026, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with dealer partner North-min Auto Dealers, Inc. (NMADI), successfully gathered fleet operators, cooperatives, non-government organizations, bank partners, business leaders, and industry stakeholders during the Isuzu NMADI Trucxpo 2026, held on September 14-15 at the Isuzu Cagayan de Oro Showroom. The two-day event showcased Isuzu’s comprehensive lineup of commercial vehicles alongside trusted body builders and equipment suppliers, allowing attendees to explore transport solutions tailored to various business applications. By bringing together transport solution providers, industry…

VINFAST PARTNERS WITH 13 ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEALERS TO DEVELOP 27 NEW SHOWROOMS ACROSS THE PHILIPPINES Hanoi, 11/09/2026 – VinFast has announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 13 dealer partners in the Philippines to develop 27 new showrooms nationwide. The agreements mark an important step in VinFast’s plan to expand its electric automotive distribution network in the Philippines, while laying a strong foundation for the brand to reach its goal of developing a total of 60 dealerships in the country in 2026. Under the agreements, the 27 VinFast showrooms are expected to be developed across all three…

BYD Partners with Muntinlupa City to Electrify Local Police Fleet BYD Cars Philippines delivered eight electric patrol vehicles to Muntinlupa City, expanding the brand’s partnerships with local government units to advance sustainable public service fleets (L-R) William Chiongbian, BYD Alabang Dealer Principal,Hon. Ruffy Biazon, Mayor of Muntinlupa City; Bob Palanca,Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines– BYD Cars Philippines formally turned over eight electric vehicle (EV) patrol cars to the City Government of Muntinlupa, strengthening local police operations while advancing Mayor Ruffy Biazon’s green technology program for the city. The turnover reflects a growing partnership between BYD Cars…

Drive More and Save More with Toyota’s Deals and Promos This September! September 14, 2026 – Whatever your lifestyle, priorities, or mobility needs, there’s a Toyota for you! This September, Toyota is giving Filipinos more ways to find the vehicle that fits their world, with a fresh lineup of promotional offers designed to make Toyota ownership more within reach. Whether you’re looking for your first car, a practical and fuel-efficient partner for the daily drive, more space for the family, or a step toward electrified mobility, Toyota’s September deals offer greater freedom and choice across a wide range of mobility…

Missed out last month? Interested buyers have another chance to lock in exclusive discounts as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) extends its ‘Signature Style, Smart Savings’ promotion through September 30, 2026. The extension gives customers another opportunity to drive home the Honda HR-V S CVT 26YM with up to PHP 150,000 in cash savings, the Honda BR-V 1.5 S CVT 26YM and Honda City 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING 26YM with an all-in downpayment as low as PHP 10,000, or take advantage of flexible monthly plans across other select models. Flexible Financing Options Explore the full list of September special…