Nissan SVC Ventures Corporation, under the SVC (SynergyAuto) Group, officially opened its newest dealership — Nissan Calamba – last week to mark an important milestone as the group’s fifth full Nissan dealership and its first dealership in the province of Laguna. The new dealership strengthens Nissan’s presence in Southern Luzon and aims to bring the brand closer to customers in …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has turned over a unit of the locally manufactured Mitsubishi L300 vehicle to the Bureau of Fire Protection recently to support the agency’s operational mobility in responding to fires and other emergency situations. The turnover highlights the practical role of commercial vehicles in public safety operations, particularly in emergency response, logistics and rapid deployment. With its …

The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries has also completed the evaluation recently of the Jetour’s latest model — the all-new Jetour T1 —  which delivered a strong performance earning a 5-Star Asean NCAP rating of 87.67 points.  The T1’s accumulated score was based on the four assessment categories consisting of the adult occupant protection category with 38.09 …

GWM Philippines introduced recently the 10-Year or 1,000,000-km powertrain warranty, whichever comes first, the extended coverage that reflects the brand’s focus on engineering quality and durability, while providing customers with greater peace of mind and long-term ownership support. The powertrain warranty covers key components including the engine and transmission, providing customers with greater peace of mind throughout their ownership journey. …

Ford Philippines was recognized again as the top corporate taxpayer of Muntinlupa City in 2026, reinforcing its commitment to good corporate governance and responsible business practices.  Ford Philippines first made it to the list of top corporate taxpayers in 2014, a year after it moved its corporate headquarters to Alabang in Muntinlupa City. Since then, Ford Philippines has consistently earned …

Off-road racer Christian John Doyon has once again proven his dominance in the sport by successfully defending his Driver of the Year – Extreme Category title under the National Association of Filipino Offroaders during the Golden Wheel Awards last March 13. Doyon first captured the prestigious title in 2024 and followed it up with another impressive campaign during the 2025 …

The new Denza D9 DM-I is competing in the premium MPV segment and combining electrified performance, elegant design, and first-class comfort for modern mobility. With the brand philosophy “Technology Drives Elegance,” the D9 DM-i highlights Denza’s commitment to intelligent mobility through its advanced Super DM-i system, which combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors. This electrified powertrain …

BYD unveiled the second generation blade battery and flash charging technology, directly addressing two of the most persistent obstacles for electric vehicles — slow charging speeds and poor low-temperature charging performance. With these breakthroughs, BYD sets a new world record for charging speed, going from 10 percent to 70 percent state of charge in just 5 minutes, meanwhile reaching 97 …

The all-new Nissan Leaf was adjudged recently the overall winner for 2026 by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year – the highest honor bestowed by the international jury comprised exclusively of women automotive journalists in Yokohama, Japan. First launched in 2010 as the world’s first mass market electric vehicle, the Leaf has helped drive the shift to electric mobility …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has been recognized by the Bureau of Customs as one of the Top 10 Importers for 2025 in terms of duties and taxes paid, underscoring the company’s continued contribution to government revenues and economic activity. The Bureau’s list of top contributors remains largely composed of companies from the oil and petroleum and motor vehicle industries with …