The 2026 SEAOIL Radical Challenge Philippines opened its fifth season at Clark International Speedway with three races shaped by changing weather conditions. Andre Rodrigues swept all three SR3 races, while 19-year-old newcomer JR Gan took two SR1 victories to leave Clark as the early class leader. Round 2 heads to Batangas Racing Circuit on September 25–27.
Petron Car Care Center is marking 20 years with bigger plans ahead.
At its first national CCC convention, Petron brought together franchisees from across the country, recognized top-performing outlets, and revealed a goal to expand the network from around 60 locations to 100 outlets nationwide.
The Suzuki Ertiga is getting a sportier look.
The Ertiga GLX AT Hybrid Sport adds front, side, and rear under spoilers, a rear upper spoiler, and Suzuki Sport badging to the familiar family-oriented package. It is available in Magma Gray Metallic and Snow White Pearl.
The Nissan Kicks e-POWER enters a new generation.
Now available in the Philippines, the All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER combines its 100% electric motor-driven system with 136PS and 280Nm of torque, a redesigned cabin and exterior, NissanConnect Services, and ProPILOT driver assistance. Three variants are available, with launch prices starting at PHP1,499,000 until September 30.
For drivers who want to move toward electric mobility without giving up long-range flexibility or all-wheel-drive capability, the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers a compelling middle ground. It brings the advantages of electrification into a package that still feels familiar enough for everyday use.
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.