Cars

TESLA SPEEDS UP MODEL Y L AND ADDS MORE PH CHARGING LOCATIONS

Tesla is giving the six-seat Model Y L a performance boost, cutting its 0–100km/h time from 5.0 to 4.5 seconds while retaining up to 681km of WLTP-rated range. The EV maker is also expanding its Philippine footprint with an SM City Clark activation, a new four-slot Destination Charging station in Pampanga, and more Supercharger and Destination Charging locations planned around the country.

VINFAST CALCULATOR PROJECTS 22% LOWER THREE-YEAR COST FOR VF MPV 7

VinFast’s Total Cost of Ownership Calculator estimates that a family driving 1,000km per month could spend PHP1,502,167 to own a VF MPV 7 with the battery included over three years, compared with PHP1,915,148 for a conventional ICE vehicle. The calculator projects potential savings of PHP412,981, or 22%, based on the assumptions used in the comparison.

VINFAST VF MPV 7 SERVES AS OFFICIAL EV FLEET FOR ASEAN ENERGY MEETING

VinFast is deploying 11 VF MPV 7 electric vehicles for delegates attending the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and its Associated Meetings from October 5 to 8. The seven-seat electric MPV combines a 60.13kWh battery, up to 450km of NEDC-rated range, and up to 1,240 liters of cargo capacity.

VINFAST MPV 7: THE FAMILY CAR RECHARGED

Seven-seat practicality meets electric performance, practical range, and a more flexible approach to EV ownership. The family car has always had a demanding job. It has to handle the morning...

ISUZU ADDS FOUR HEAVY-DUTY TRACTOR HEADS TO MENORIAN MOVERS FLEET

Isuzu Philippines Corporation and Isuzu Bacoor turned over four new heavy-duty tractor heads to Menorian Movers, Inc.: three Isuzu EXR77H units and one EXZ77N. The new trucks will replace selected surplus tractor heads in Menorian’s 41-unit fleet and support its trailer hauling operations.

Philippine International Truck Show debuts this October at SMX Manila

The first Philippine International Truck Show is set for October 22 to 24 at SMX Convention Center Manila. PITS 2026 will bring together truck brands, Philippine body builders, fleet operators, logistics companies, suppliers, government representatives, and other industry stakeholders, with free admission throughout the three-day event.

Toyota PH tapped as regional training hub for Asia distributors

Toyota Motor Philippines is taking on a bigger regional role. Toyota Motor Asia has selected TMP to conduct Body, Paint, and Estimation training for instructors from Toyota affiliates across Asia, with the first batch from Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Pakistan completing sessions in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Kia EV3 brings award-winning design and 511km range to PH

The Kia EV3 is now in the Philippines. Kia’s new compact electric SUV combines a 58.3kWh battery with up to 511km of NEDC range, 204PS and 283Nm, a 30-inch Triple Panoramic display, and Kia DriveWise safety technologies. Introductory pricing starts at PHP1.868 million until October 31.

Green GSM hands over 1,000 EVs to driver partners in PH

Green GSM Philippines has handed over 1,000 VinFast electric vehicles to driver partners as part of its largest Driver Partner Festival to date. The three-day event also introduced a vehicle rental model with initial investment starting at PHP5,000, plus support programs for drivers transitioning to EV operations.