MG Motor Philippines has launched the MG S5 EV, a rear-wheel-drive electric compact SUV with a 49kWh LFP battery, 415km NEDC range, up to 120kW DC fast charging, and MG Pilot driver-assistance technologies. The S5 EV debuts alongside the Multiply Greatness Tour 2026, MG’s nationwide roadshow featuring its expanding New Energy Vehicle lineup.
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.
Yamaha’s WE DEFY movement has reached the Visayas.
Eighty Yamaha Club riders gathered in Cebu for an overnight ride that began at Plaza Independencia, crossed the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, and ended at TOPS Cebu at sunrise. The event introduced Yamaha’s new brand identity to the community while setting the direction for YCLUB in 2026.
After stops in Luzon and Cebu, WE DEFY heads next to Mindanao.
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.
VFS Global has expanded UK visa submission options in the Philippines with Premium Application Centres in Metro Manila, Davao City, and Cagayan de Oro City, plus a Mobile Visa Application Centre in Balanga City, Bataan. The optional services are designed to give applicants greater convenience and accessibility while following UK Visas and Immigration processes.
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.