Cars

TOYOTA MOTOR ASIA’S “NEW DAY RISING” PUTS BEN&BEN AND REGIONAL ARTISTS ON ONE TRACK

Sport and music shared the stage at Toyota Motor Asia's One Team Asia event in Nagoya. Toyota celebrated its seven Global Team Toyota Athletes, including Filipino gold medalists Carlos Yulo and Ernie Gawilan, and unveiled "New Day Rising," a regional track featuring artists like Ben&Ben, built on sounds sampled from Toyota vehicles.

ISUZU STRENGTHENS ECARGA LOGISTICS OPERATIONS WITH TRAVIZ AND NPR85K UNITS

Isuzu Philippines and dealer Isuzu Manila have turned over two TRAVIZ Utility Vans and three NPR85K Aluminum Vans to logistics platform eCarga. The TRAVIZ is built for city deliveries with up to 1,660 kg of payload, while the NPR85K six-wheeler has a 6,500 kg GVW rating and can take a 16-foot rear body.

LYNK & CO 900 SIX-SEAT PHEV SUV DEBUTS UNDER GEELY PH 

The Lynk & Co 900, a six-seat full-size plug-in hybrid SUV with 718 PS and up to 1,000 km of combined range, has launched in the Philippines at PHP4,280,000. Reserve one for PHP50,000 until December 31 to get benefits worth up to PHP390,000. Lynk & Co also introduced a five-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty.

NEXT-GEN MYTOYOTA CONNECT BRINGS REMOTE A/C AND LOCKING TO THE ALL-NEW HILUX

Toyota Motor Philippines' Next-Gen myToyota Connect, featuring Toyota Remote, lets eligible All-New Hilux owners control the A/C, check and lock the doors, find their car, and get roadside assistance from their phone. Connected Toyota Insure will soon offer insurance renewal savings of up to 25 percent on the driving-related perils portion of the premium, subject to terms and conditions.

PH CAR OWNERS REPORT BETTER SALES AND SERVICE EXPERIENCES IN 2026, STUDY FINDS 

The second annual Philippines Customer eXperience Index Study found that the industry's overall score rose from 856 to 864 in 2026, led by gains in sales (+24 points) and after-sales service (+21 points). BYD posted the biggest improvement and the top overall score at 900, followed by Ford (894) and Isuzu (885).

2026 TGR PHILIPPINE CUP ENDS; GR 86 CLASS COMING IN 2027

The 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup wrapped up on October 24 at Clark International Speedway. Alain Gabriel Alzona won the Super Sporting Class, Bern Zaragoza took the Sporting Class, and Iñigo Anton won the inaugural Tamaraw Class. Toyota Motor Philippines also unveiled the GR 86 one-make race car and announced a GR 86 Class for the 2027 season.

FORD PHILIPPINES HOLDS FIRST-EVER SERVICE FEST CUSTOMERS

Ford Philippines held its first-ever Ford Service Fest at the Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna, bringing together more than 50 owners and club members. They joined dealer-led sessions, free quick inspections, a Mobile Service Vehicle showcase, car care tips from Ford technical experts, test drives, and a tour of the Parts Distribution Center, all under the Ford Family Guarantee aftersales program.

NEW ISUZU D-MAX LS 4X2 AT VARIANT TARGETS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES

Isuzu Philippines has added the New D-MAX LS 4x2 AT to its pickup lineup, aimed at people who juggle work, business, family, and weekend plans. It has the RZ4E Blue Power turbodiesel with a six-speed automatic, a 10.1-inch infotainment system, 17-inch alloy wheels, a reverse camera, and safety features such as stability control and hill start assist. The special introductory price is PHP1,549,000 until December 31, 2026.

INCHCAPE NAMES ROBERT MCALLISTER COUNTRY HEAD FOR THE PHILIPPINES

nchcape has appointed Robert McAllister as country head of Inchcape Philippines, which distributes Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, trucks, and buses and Jaguar Land Rover, and operates the retail business of Harley-Davidson.