VinFast is putting the spotlight on the VF 6’s rainy-season credentials.
The electric crossover features an IP67-rated powertrain, a 59.6kWh battery, 170mm ground clearance, stability and traction systems, heated side mirrors, defoggers, and a suite of ADAS features aimed at supporting drivers in difficult road conditions.
Tata Consultancy Services and Porsche AG have entered a five-year strategic partnership to expand AI across Porsche’s mobility value chain. TCS will establish a dedicated AI Mobility Centre of Excellence and, through a subsidiary, acquire 100% of Porsche’s management and IT consulting subsidiary MHP, subject to regulatory approvals.
Two new Isuzu NPR85 Class III PUVs are joining the Lobo–Lipa City route in Batangas.
Turned over by Isuzu Philippines Corporation and Isuzu Calapan to Perlas RCG Transport Tours Corp., the units are built for longer provincial routes with front-facing seats, an enclosed air-conditioned cabin, high ground clearance, and Isuzu’s 4JH1-TC diesel engine.
The addition supports the cooperative’s fleet modernization efforts while giving commuters a more comfortable and dependable option for daily travel.
Ridenetwork.ph has launched a free EV Charging and Battery Swapping Station Directory covering 536 locations across the Philippines. As of August 20, 2026, the directory lists 1,102 operational charging points, including 810 AC chargers and 292 DC fast chargers, plus 49 battery-swapping units across 19 locations.
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.