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Toyota PH starts retail sales of the all-new Hilux, unveils 4×4 BEV variant Retail sales for the all-new Hilux start July 21 July 22, 2026 – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) starts retail sales for the all-new Toyota Hilux. Now in its ninth generation, the Hilux now comes in a new design, bringing with it an expanded lineup of updated diesel-powered variants and including the Hilux nameplate’s first-ever 4×4 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) variant. Built to be powerful, simple, and yet reliable, the Hilux is a car that builds the foundations of society, now improved for the modern era. Combining off-road capability with…

Months at the Top: The BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV Brings Its Winning Form to the Philippines The BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV isn’t new to winning. For three consecutive months, its counterpart abroad, the Beijing Off-Road BJ40e REEV, also known as the BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV in the Philippines, held its position as the No. 1 best-selling new-energy hardcore off-road SUV in its home market. Now that same winning form is on full display for Filipino motorists. Based on MarkLines industry sales data, the BJ40e REEV consistently led all new-energy hardcore off-road SUVs in its segment for three straight months, surpassing…

Volvo Celebrates the Birthday of Nils Bohlin, Inventor of the Life Saving Three-Point Seat Belt Volvo Cars Philippines honors the legacy of the life-saving innovation that continues to protect millions around the world. Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, joins Volvo Cars worldwide in celebrating the birth anniversary of Nils Bohlin (July 17, 1920), the Swedish engineer whose invention of the modern three-point seatbelt transformed automotive safety and continues to save millions of lives every year. Introduced by Volvo in 1959, Bohlin’s revolutionary three-point seatbelt remains one of the most significant safety…

Reservations Now Open for the All-New BYD Atto 2 and New BYD Seal 5 Now Everyone Can Go Electric with More Choices from BYD Manila, Philippines — BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is set to welcome two exciting additions to its growing New Energy Vehicle (NEV) lineup. Ahead of their official launch on July 28, reservations are now open for the all-new BYD Atto 2 and BYD Seal 5 at BYD dealerships nationwide. First previewed at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April, the all-new BYD Atto 2 is set to become the newest addition to BYD’s…

Kia Philippines Expands in Visayas with the Official Inauguration of a New Kia Bohol 3S DealershipSales, Service, and Spare Parts: A new 3S one-stop facility brings premium vehicle care to the island province. TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, July 15, 2026 – Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, in partnership with Strong Motocentrum, Inc, has officially inaugurated its Kia Bohol dealership in Tagbilaran City. As the province’s rapidly growing economic center, this strategic location strengthens Kia’s commitment to delivering accessible mobility across the Visayas region. The new facility is a 3S hub integrating Sales, Service, and Spare Parts under one roof. This…

PRESS RELEASE | JETOUR Auto Philippines Brings Its Electrified SUV Lineup to UAAGI On the Move at SM Megamall Manila, Philippines – JETOUR Auto Philippines invites Filipino motorists to experience its growing lineup of intelligent SUVs at the second leg of UAAGI On the Move (UOTM), happening at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall from July 16 to 19, 2026. As part of United Asia Automotive Group, Inc.’s (UAAGI) 20th anniversary celebration, JETOUR will showcase its latest vehicles, allowing visitors to explore the brand’s innovative design, advanced electrified technology, and adventure-ready capabilities through static displays and test drives. On display at…

BAIC Philippines Brings “Drive Big” to Life at UAAGI On the Move 2026 SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City — BAIC Philippines joined the activation as part of UAAGI’s 20th Anniversary celebration, with the brand’s presence building steady momentum over the tour’s first two days, backed by genuine engagement from the people representing it on the ground. Representing BAIC at the event are two of its most talked-about models, the B30e Dune 4×4 and the B40e Trailmaster rEV, giving Filipino consumers a side-by-side look at how the brand is approaching two different corners of the new-energy vehicle market. The event opened with…

PRESS RELEASE | JETOUR Becomes the Philippines’ Top-Selling Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Brand in the First Half of 2026 Quezon City, Philippines, July 2026 — The JETOUR T1 Lightning i-DM is now the Philippines’ top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model for both the first and second quarters of 2026, based on the latest sales results released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI). The recognition comes as JETOUR Auto Philippines continues to gain strong acceptance among Filipino motorists, who have embraced the brand’s modern design, practical vehicle offerings, reliability, and commitment to customer support.…

HEAD: Leadership and Luxury: Jetour GAIA Joins Rotary District 3830 for an Evening of Distinction MANILA, Philippines — Jetour GAIA proudly announced its official partnership as a major sponsor for the prestigious Rotary District 3830 Handover Ceremony, held on July 3, 2026, at the opulent Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. The momentous occasion served as a grand celebration of service and leadership, bringing together 700 distinguished Rotarians, including the district’s newly elected District Officers and Club Presidents. The highlight of the evening was the official inauguration of the new District Governor, Jasmin Morales-Limon, as she took the helm to lead…

EVAP Convenes Government and Industry Leaders to Confront the Roadblocks Facing Electric Mobility The country’s first industry association for electric mobility drew regulators, automakers, and financiers into a rare, candid exchange about what is still standing in the way. MANILA, Philippines, July 6, 2026 — Getting the full electric vehicle value chain into one room is difficult. Getting it to speak candidly is harder still. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) did both, convening more than 100 members, government officials, and industry leaders for an afternoon that positioned the association as the country’s central table for electric mobility.…