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.
Logistics is becoming more than moving parcels from one point to another.
Ninja Van Philippines is using its nationwide delivery network and AI-powered Ninja FieldSight platform to give businesses real-time visibility into store conditions, product availability, shelf execution, and competitor activity. The goal is to help brands identify problems earlier, make faster decisions, and turn logistics infrastructure into a source of operational intelligence.
Stray animals on high-speed roads can put both motorists and animals at risk.
NLEX Corporation and the Marilao LGU are working together to strengthen humane animal rescue along the expressway, with a trained Animal Rescue Team, support for the municipal shelter, and measures designed to prevent animals from entering the highway. The partnership expands NLEX’s I Care for Strays program as part of its broader road safety efforts.
Lynk & Co is integrating its Philippine operations into Geely Motor Philippines under the broader “One Geely” strategy. The move is intended to strengthen local sales and service operations, while the Lynk & Co 900 flagship full-size PHEV SUV is scheduled to debut in the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2026.