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 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.
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 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.
The GAC E8 HEV is a seven-seat hybrid MPV designed for families that want electrified driving without plug-in charging. It offers 18 cabin configurations, up to 1,917 liters of cargo space, a 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain with 182PS and 300Nm, claimed fuel consumption of 5.58L/100km, and more than 1,000km of range.
VinFast has signed agreements with 13 dealer partners to develop 27 new showrooms across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The expansion supports VinFast’s target of reaching 60 dealerships in the Philippines in 2026, with new locations planned in Metro Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, and Subic Bay.
Ford Motor Company has appointed Tim Wels as managing director of Ford Philippines effective November 1, 2026.
Wels currently serves as general manager for marketing and strategy at Ford Australia and brings nearly two decades of experience across retail, product and brand marketing, customer experience, and business strategy.
Ford Philippines has brought back Truck Month this September with special offers on the refreshed Ranger and Everest lineup. Deals include cash savings, financing options, and the 5-Star Care Package, with an additional PHP20,000 cash savings available during Super September from September 16 to 20.
BYD is giving eligible owners added value on their next air-conditioning service.
From September 9 to October 31, customers who avail of the Vehicle Aircon Cleaning Package can get a free cabin air filter and CarTul Air & Surface Disinfecting Mist. The offer is open to BYD owners due for their one-year PMS or with 20,000 kilometers on the odometer