Honda Cars Philippines just refreshed its sporty lineup. The New City and City Hatchback get new 16-inch alloy wheels, redesigned taillights, and a larger 10-inch Display Audio on select variants, while the New Civic RS e:HEV now has S+ Shift with rev-matched downshifts and active sound control.
Heading to Quezon City from North or Central Luzon? The NLEX-C5 Northlink's 2-kilometer Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway section is now 96 percent complete. The new elevated, all-weather expressway will run 24/7 for all vehicle classes and give motorists a direct alternative to Mindanao Avenue, with onward links to the NLEX Connector and northbound NLEX.
VinFast is putting real money behind its e-motorcycle push. The company is offering dealer partners in the Philippines and Indonesia up to USD60,000 for each new showroom opened, with deadlines of October 31 and December 31, 2026. Its battery-swapping lineup, including the Evo, Feliz II and Viper, is set to anchor the new stores.
The reigning Formula E Teams' World Champions are adding an AI edge. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended its title partnership with Jaguar TCS Racing and is now the team's Official AI Partner as the GEN4 era begins. The aim: unlock new efficiencies in racing operations and engineering, with insights that support next-generation Jaguar electric vehicles.
Yamaha Grand Prix Round 3 brought five racing categories to Tarlac Circuit Hill, from the YZF-R15M Dealer Cup to the Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup. After a year of collecting points, Knox Pantaleon and Myron Delos Santos earned their tickets to the Yamaha bLU cRU R3 Asia-Pacific Championship this November.
Yamaha Motor Philippines brought together 20 Silver and Gold members of the My Yamaha Motor REV-PH App for Ride to Defy Cebu 2026, a three-day member experience held from September 25 to 27. The program combined a Cebu city ride, reward-point activities, Kawasan canyoneering, a social night, and a traditional Cebuano lunch in Carcar.
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines held a product identification seminar in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, to help law enforcement personnel recognize counterfeit motorcycle components. The initiative supports MDPPA’s Tropang MAALAM road safety campaign and focused on frequently replaced parts such as brake pads, engine oil, drive belts, and pistons.
The GAC GN8 PHEV Executive combines first-class second-row seating, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, up to 120km of electric range, more than 1,000km of combined range, DC fast charging, and a technology-rich cabin. It sits at the top of GAC’s MPV lineup and is offered at an introductory price of PHP3.338 million for reservations placed until December 31, 2026.
BYD and DENZA are bringing Super Experience Week to BGC from October 8 to 11, with vehicle displays, test drives, EV safety activities, exclusive offers, and previews of upcoming models.
Visitors can experience the BYD and DENZA lineups, see YANGWANG models on display, and get an early look at the DENZA Z9 GT ahead of its targeted Philippine launch in Q1 2027.