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November 9, 2026

Toyota Motor Asia Celebrates Global Team Toyota Athletes In Nagoya

With the conclusion of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, Toyota Motor Asia celebrates the record-breaking performances and sporting milestones achieved by its seven Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTA) from six different Asia countries, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

True brand trust isn’t built overnight, it’s earned every time a household chooses to come back. In August 2026, when Atty. Jian Manjares, a Marikina-based business lawyer, competitive badminton athlete, and hands-on car enthusiast, welcomed the GAC Emkoo Hybrid into his family’s garage, it wasn’t a sudden impulse, it was the culmination of a multi-year ownership journey built on real-world engineering satisfaction.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over units to EEI Carga Digital Logistics Corporation (eCarga), a testament that the brand continues to be the trusted mobility partner of logistics companies in the the country.

Reinforcing its commitment to empowering local communities through reliable mobility solutions, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with dealer partner INDUSTRIAL & Transport Equipment Inc. (INTECO) and Isuzu INTECO Quezon Avenue, recently turned over three customized Isuzu NLR77H Shuttle units to Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Company (UNAHCO, INC.) to support its Seminar on Wheels. The newly delivered Isuzu NLR77H shuttles will serve as mobile learning hubs, enabling UNAHCO, INC. to bring livestock and poultry farming knowledge directly to communities across the country.

The Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Asia Esports GT Championship 2026 Asia Finals will return to Kuala Lumpur on November 15 bringing together 15 sim racers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. With Malaysia hosting the event for the third time, the event will see established names and emerging talent go head-to-head across three races for individual and team honors and a share of the USD 31,000 (P 1.956 million) prize pool.

BMW Philippines continues to build on its growth momentum with two dealership announcements that expands its reach across key markets.

All Systems Go For The Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival This November 12-15

The Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival returns to the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds this Thursday, November 12 to Sunday, November 15. Festival hours are from 11 AM to 9 PM every day.

The final leg of the Mazda Philippines Fan Festa 2026 will have two special local debuts courtesy of tuner Autoexe. On Saturday, November 14, Autoexe will officially launch the CX-5 “KM-07” and CX-90 “KK-07” at the Clark International Speedway.

Nissan PH Launches Navara Pro PHEV With P 2.448M Staring Price (w/ Specs)

After a lengthy preview that started way back at the Philippine International Motor Show, Nissan Philippines has finally launched its first-ever plug-in hybrid: the Navara Pro PHEV.

Most of the attention may have centered on the Navara Pro PHEV for Nissan, but another recognizable nameplate makes a comeback: the Primera. The re-launch of Nissan Philippines’ BEV efforts, the Primera delivers premium comfort and advanced technology in the executive sedan class.

After a sneak peek a couple of weeks back, Lynk & Co officially unveiled its flagship full-size SUV, the Lynk & Co 900. Marking Lynk & Co’s first product launch since its Philippine operations were integrated into Geely Motor Philippines (GMP), the premium plug-in hybrid SUV is priced at P 4,280,000.

Recognizing that they have over 90 years of pickup truck experience, Nissan isn’t cutting corners with the all-new Navara Pro Plug-In Hybrid. As their first-ever PHEV pickup truck, they’ve come to realize just how important it is to live up to the brand’s legacy of proven capability.

Leading up to the official Philippine launch of two all-new electrified Nissan nameplates, the Navara Pro PHEV and the Primera, Nissan Philippines has expanded its authorized EV dealer network to cover key areas in Metro Manila to Mindanao.

The Geely EX2 has surpassed one million units in cumulative global sales just two years after its launch. The battery electric hatchback is selling at an average rate of one every minute, demonstrating the accelerating global market demand for the BEV.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) celebrates the impressive performance of Team Philippines at the 2026 Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix Commercial Vehicle (CV) Competition held in Yokohama, Japan.

Ford Philippines is welcoming the much-awaited Christmas season with its Year-End Sale (YES) program, allowing customers to enjoy a wide variety of promotional offers that include the 5-Star Care package, special financing offers, and a limited time pricing for the Ford Everest Sport.

Toyota Motor Philippines president Masando Hashimoto is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Region for Toyota Motor Asia starting January 1, 2027. He will take over from Masahiko Maeda who will become a Senior Fellow at Toyota Motor Corporation.

Toyota Motor PH Will Offer The GR Kart By 2027

Fancy the Gazoo Racing Kart (GR Kart)? You’re in luck. Toyota Motor Philippines has confirmed that they’ll be bringing it in by next year. The announcement was made at the unveiling of the Rookie Racing Garage Manila in Pasay City.

Rookie Racing Garage Manila is opening in December. The first Rookie Racing Garage outside of Japan, Rookie Racing Garage Manila is being envisioned to become a hub that celebrates the love for cars, regardless of brand.

It’s been confirmed: Toyota is bringing back the GR Celica. After Akio Toyoda gave indications that he wanted it revived way back in 2023, the Celica name is coming back as part of Toyota and Gazoo Racing’s two-prong World Rally Championship effort in 2027.

Review: 2027 Kia EV3 GL

“Battery Electric Vehicle” and “Affordable,” aren’t muttered in the same sentence, typically; unless we talk about the countless lookalike, and quite frankly, drivealike Chinese EV drivel in the marketplace today. That’s all changed with the arrival of the Kia EV3. Now, here comes an offering from a brand with a long and storied history, backed up by a damn-good driving experience that feels twice its asking price. Best of all, it still doesn’t break the bank.

Toyota Motor Philippines is now bringing added conveniences to all-new Hilux owners though the next-generation myToyota Connect featuring Toyota Remote.

Omoda & Jaecoo demonstrated the long-distance capability and fuel efficiency of its Super Hybrid System (SHS) following the successful completion of the Omoda Super Hybrid Marathon held in Wuhu, China last October 21 to 22.

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Truck & Bus (HTB) in the Philippines, joined Fairthron Transport Service Cooperative in marking the inauguration of 10 additional Hyundai Class 3 Modern Public Utility Vehicles (MPUVs) last October 26.

Deepal Philippines, distributed by the Autohub Group, revealed the initial specs and price of its upcoming Deepal S07 battery electric vehicle ahead of its Philippine launch this December.

The 2026 SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines returned to Clark International Speedway (CIS) for Round 3 with a seven-car grid and the return of defending SR1 champion Juha Turalba. The weekend saw Andre Rodrigues extend his winning streak in SR3, while Turalba, JR Gan, and Jaime Almario each took victories in SR1 as the championship entered its penultimate round.

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November 9, 2026

Toyota Motor Asia Celebrates Global Team Toyota Athletes In Nagoya

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Isuzu Strengthens eCarga Logistics Operations With Traviz, NPR Truck Turnover

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Toyota Gazoo Racing eSports 2026 Asia Finals Set For November 15

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November 7, 2026

All Systems Go For The Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival This November 12-15

Mazda PH, Autoexe To Debut CX-5 KM-07 And CX-90 KK-07 At Fan Festa Leg 4

November 6, 2026

Nissan PH Launches Navara Pro PHEV With P 2.448M Staring Price (w/ Specs)

Nissan Makes BEV Comeback With P 2.099M Primera (w/ Specs)

718-Horsepower Lynk & Co 900 PHEV Priced At P 4.280M

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Geely EX2 Surpasses 1 Million Sales Mark After Just 2 Years

Team Philippines Shines At 2026 Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix in Japan, Showcasing World-Class Filipino Technical Excellence

Ford PH Announces Year End Sale Deals On Everest, Ranger, And Territory

BREAKING NEWS: Toyota Motor PH President Set To Get New Role

November 4, 2026

Toyota Motor PH Will Offer The GR Kart By 2027

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Toyota Has Finally Confirmed The Celica's Return

November 3, 2026

Review: 2027 Kia EV3 GL

Next-Generation myToyota Connect With Toyota Remote Now Available For All-New Hilux Owners

The Omoda 5 Super Hybrid System Can Do More Than 1,000-km In Real-World Driving Conditions

Hyundai Truck & Bus, Fairthron Transport Inaugurate 10 Additional Class 3 MPUVs

Reservations For P 2.35-million Deepal S07 Are Open Ahead Of December 2026 Launch

Turalba Returns With A Win As Rodrigues, Gan Lead SEAOIL Radical Challenge Heading Into Finale