Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has officially introduced its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to the local market.
The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV combines a 2.4-liter MIVEC gasoline engine with front and rear electric motors, delivering a combined 306PS and 450Nm. It also brings Super All-Wheel Control, seven selectable drive modes, up to 100 kilometers of pure electric range, and an almost 1,000-kilometer combined driving range.
VinFast has launched an online Total Cost of Ownership Calculator that lets Philippine consumers compare estimated long-term costs of a VinFast EV with a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle based on mileage, financing, energy expenses, maintenance, and ownership period.
Lynk & Co is integrating its Philippine operations into Geely Motor Philippines under the broader “One Geely” strategy. The move is intended to strengthen local sales and service operations, while the Lynk & Co 900 flagship full-size PHEV SUV is scheduled to debut in the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2026.
XPENG is officially entering the Philippine market this September.
The AI-driven mobility company will launch locally through XPENG Philippines, its direct subsidiary, with the X9 flagship seven-seater and L03 SUV coupe forming its initial lineup.
VinFast Marikina has expanded into a full-service 1S Plus dealership offering vehicle sales, servicing, spare parts, body repair, insurance support, and EV charging under one roof. The 500-square-meter facility in Marikina City includes three service bays, a parts warehouse, and eight charging machines for VinFast owners in Eastern Metro Manila.
The Radical Challenge Philippines is back for its fifth season.
The 2026 championship opens August 21 to 23 at Clark International Speedway, with four rounds scheduled across Clark and Batangas and FUCHS Lubricants Philippines joining the grid as Official Lubricant Partner.
The 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup heads to Batangas Racing Circuit on August 15 for Race Weekend 3, marking the series’ first visit to the Rosario, Batangas track. Vios one-make racecars will continue using E20 bioethanol, while Tamaraw racecars will run on B5 coco-biodiesel as Toyota Motor Philippines extends its low-carbon fuel initiative.
The Suzuki Carry is taking on two more specialized jobs.
Suzuki Philippines has introduced a PUV Class 1 variant for passenger transport and a 10-seat Patrol Van for LGUs, barangays, and other organizations, expanding the Carry lineup beyond its traditional utility role.
s the MPV making a comeback as the Filipino family car?
GAC thinks so. Its expanded lineup now spans the gasoline-powered GN6, hybrid E8 HEV, and plug-in hybrid GN8 PHEV Executive, with each model built around passenger comfort, flexible cabins, and different levels of electrification.