Cars

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.

RADICAL CHALLENGE PH TITLES TO BE DECIDED AT NOVEMBER 20-21 FINALE

Three races, three different overall winners at Round 3 of the 2026 SEAOIL Radical Challenge Philippines. Defending SR1 champion Juha Turalba returned with a win, Jaime Almario took the final race, and JR Gan won Race 1 in SR1, while Andre Rodrigues extended his SR3 streak to seven. Rodrigues leads SR3, Gan leads SR1, and both titles will be decided at Clark International Speedway on November 20 to 21.

HONDA CARS SHAW OPENS AS FIRST PH SUBSIDIARY-OWNED DEALERSHIP, FEATURES NEW GLOBAL STORE DESIGN

Honda Cars Philippines has opened Honda Cars Shaw in Mandaluyong City, its first dealership operated by its own subsidiary, Honda Cars Retail Philippines. It is also the first in the country to use Honda's New Global Visual Identity store design. The roughly 1,811-square-meter facility features a six-car showroom, a customer lounge, and 17 service bays, and is open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.

TGR PHILIPPINE CUP SEASON FINALE AT CLARK: FREE ENTRY, DOUBLE POINTS

Full throttle to the finish line: the 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup heads to its season finale at Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga on October 22 to 24, with double points on the line and free admission for the public. Fans can also expect RC tracks and simulator rigs, plus details on a 2027 season addition.

HONDA PH LAUNCHES NEW CITY, CITY HATCHBACK, AND CIVIC RS E:HEV

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.

TCS EXTENDS JAGUAR TCS RACING PARTNERSHIP AND BECOMES OFFICIAL AI PARTNER

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.