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August 13, 2026

Gateway Group and Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Expand Presence in Visayas and Mindanao with New Dealerships

Gateway Group, through its dealership arm MG Gateway South Corp., has strengthened its commitment to bringing world-class automotive brands closer to Filipino motorists with the opening of two new Omoda & Jaecoo dealerships in Davao City and Cebu City. In partnership with Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (OJPH), the new facilities further expand the brand’s presence in Visayas and Mindanao while making next-generation hybrid and electric mobility more accessible across the country.

Fuel is one of the most overlooked aspects of car ownership; most drivers are willing to fuel up anywhere with the mindset of “fuel is fuel.” However, fuel quality plays a major role in your car's performance, not just in terms of how well it runs but also in the overall long-term reliability. There are a lot of fuel providers on the market now; all of them promising different experiences, but a new player is entering the Philippines, one with a world-class reputation.

Toyota Motor Philippines celebrated 38 years of the Filipinos’ earned trust at Toyota Legacy Experience at the Eton City Square. The three-day event drew a diverse crowd, united by one thing: their love for Toyota.

BMW Excellence Club Elevates BMW Ownership With Exclusive Perks

BMW Philippines elevates the luxury vehicle ownership with the launch of the BMW Excellence Club, a highly exclusive customer engagement program created specifically for BMW 7 Series, i7, X7 and XM owners.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) expands its versatile Carry lineup with the introduction of two new purpose-built variants designed to address the specialized transport and mobility requirements of organizations, local government units, and institutional users.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) continues to celebrate the Hyundai Cup 2026 beyond the football field with the launch of its Game On Promo. Until August 31, HMPH offers exclusive discounts and fuel rebates for Hyundai’s most sought-after cars, which include the tournament’s highlight models, the Santa Fe, Stargazer, and Creta.

The all-new Audi RS 5 is now in the Philippines. Now sporting a Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, it marks a major step for the RS nameplate.

Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines opens two new dealerships—one in Visayas and one in Mindanao. Both are done in partnership with MG Gateway South Corporation.

Honda Cars Philippines has brought down the price of the HR-V compact crossover to what you could argue to be its proper price.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Heads To The Batangas Racing Circuit For The First Time This August 15

The Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup heads to the Batangas Racing Circuit for the first time. The third leg of the premier racing series is happening this Saturday, August 15. The races are open to the public and admission is free.

The BYD Sealion 6 Facebook community now has over 25,000 active members making one of the biggest, most actively engaged automotive communities in the country. This as BYD Cars Philippines helped celebrate the second anniversary of the Sealion 6 DM-i—its first PHEV model in the country.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) has officially relaunched Suzuki Auto Iloilo following the renovation and expansion of its standalone 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) facility along Diversion Road in Dungon B, Jaro, Iloilo City, strengthening Suzuki’s presence in Western Visayas.

If you grew up a car guy in the Philippines, chances are you heard your uncles and fathers talk about “Chedeng,” the localized moniker for Mercedes-Benz. To them, the brand represented the very best that motoring could offer in terms of luxury, class, status, and in some cases performance. With most of my older automotive influences (my dad and uncles) growing up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, it’s easy for me to see why they look at Benz with rose-tinted glasses. During those years, the brand was at the height of its domination, leading in almost all aspects of the automotive industry.

Ford Philippines Boosts Aftersales Experience With Return Of Ford Family Guarantee

Ford Philippines announced the return and expansion of the Ford Family Guarantee, an aftersales program designed to give Ford owners a smarter, faster, and more convenient way to care for their vehicles. The renewed program introduces upgraded service innovations that put customer convenience and peace of mind at the center of every Ford ownership journey.

EastWest Banking Corporation is collaborating with Tesla Philippines on exclusive deals for its clients this August 10 to 13, 2026 at the Tesla Center in Bonifacio Global City (August 10 to 12) and at Alabang Town Center (August 11 to 13).

Mitsubishi Motors has given us the first look at their first-ever battery electric SUV: the ASX VR-e.

Review: 2026 Nissan X-Trail e-Power

The Nissan X-Trail finds itself in a rather peculiar situation: it was launched in the Philippines after the automaker showed off the all-new one which will be launched, get this, later this year. Being a step behind the rest of the world in terms of launch timing made Nissan Philippines an easy target for critics who say that they’re simply not trying hard enough. Whether that’s true or not is subject to debate, but the important thing here is that at least they’re weaning themselves off overreliance on a product or two to drive up sales.

Whenever Honda launches a new CR-V generation, there’s always been a substantial leap forward when it comes to design, technology, and packaging. When it comes to midcycle refreshes, however, they tend to become conservative, opting to go with a fresh lick of paint, new wheels, or a new bumper. The same is true with the current CR-V which happened to get a new variant, and in the case of the top-of-the-line e:HEV RS, the return of Honda’s real-time all-wheel drive.

Three Diamond Logo Returns For Fuso In The Philippines

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) brings back the well-known three-diamond Mitsubishi logo to Mitsubishi Fuso in the Philippine market.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), in partnership with Mizukawa Motors Corporation (MZM), officially opened Mitsubishi Motors Silang, a new 3S dealership that further strengthens the brand's presence in one of the country's fastest-growing economic corridors.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to advance sustainable living by empowering clients to make eco-friendly commuting choices through its partnership with Green GSM, a ride-hailing platform that offers zero-emission rides powered by VinFast EVs.

The Jetour T2 continues to gain ground around the world, hitting the 500,000-unit sales milestone globally only 33 months after its debut. Together with over 700,000 units sold across the T-Series as of May 2026, the achievement reflects the growing demand for SUVs that are equally at home in the city and beyond.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) celebrated the relaunch of Suzuki Auto Tacloban, marking a new chapter for the dealership as it officially opens its new standalone 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) facility located at Purok 4, Maharlika Highway, Barangay 91, Abucay District, Tacloban City, Leyte.

After previewing it at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) last June, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) is gearing up to re-launch its Outlander PHEV this August.

Lexus Philippines (and Toyota Motor Philippines) chairman Alfred V. Ty publicly acknowledged the headwinds faced by luxury car brands in the Philippines and that his company is more than ready to face them.

Ford Philippines aims to solidify its lead as the country’s best-selling hybrid SUV with the launch of the new Territory Hybrid Platinum. The new variant sits atop the Titanium X bringing with it an elevated sense of style, added safety, and first-in-class luxury features.

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August 13, 2026

Gateway Group and Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Expand Presence in Visayas and Mindanao with New Dealerships

Aramco Enters the Philippines With One-Stop Station and Quality Fuels

People Maketh Sucess: Toyota Earned The Filipinos' Trust And That Shows

August 12, 2026

BMW Excellence Club Elevates BMW Ownership With Exclusive Perks

Suzuki PH Expands Body Configurations For Carry Utility Vehicle

Hyundai PH Cutting Prices By Up To P 800K This August

Audi Philippines Electrifies RS 5 To 640 Horsepower

Omoda and Jaecoo Expands In Visayas And Mindanao

Honda Cars PH Brought Down The HR-V's Price To Something More Appropriate

August 11, 2026

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Heads To The Batangas Racing Circuit For The First Time This August 15

The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Community Has Become One Of The Biggest, Most Actively Engaged Groups In The Philippines

Refreshed, Upgraded 3S Suzuki Auto Iloilo Now Open

The Chedeng Goes Modern With The Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e PHEV

August 10, 2026

Ford Philippines Boosts Aftersales Experience With Return Of Ford Family Guarantee

EastWest Clients Enjoy Exclusive Tesla Ownership Perks This August 10-13

Mitsubishi Dusts Off Performance Nameplate For All-Electric 2027 ASX VR-e SUV

August 9, 2026

Review: 2026 Nissan X-Trail e-Power

Review: 2026 Honda CR-V RS e:HEV AWD

August 7, 2026

Three Diamond Logo Returns For Fuso In The Philippines

Mitsubishi Motors Opens Silang, Cavite Dealership

You Can Now Pay Your Green GSM EV Taxi Rides With Your BPI Account

The Jetour T2 Has Sold More Than 500,000 Units Globally

Suzuki Tacloban Relaunches As Full 3S Dealership

Are These The Prices, Specs Of The 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV For The Philippines?

Lexus PH's Alfred Ty Says They're Equipped To Navigate Current Challenging Market Conditions

Ford Philippines Aims To Keep Hybrid SUV Leadership With New Territory Hybrid Platinum. Yours For P 1.655M