Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) accelerates its ‘Plant Carbon Neutrality’ target by 15 years from originally planned 2050, aligning with the new target of Global Toyota to reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of all its manufacturing plants.  The local manufacturer of Toyota Vios and Innova revealed this during the inauguration today of its expanded 1.46-megawatt (MW) solar facility that …

After a grueling 4-day online skills and knowledge testing from June 7 to 10, Isuzu’s lone dealership in MIMAROPA, Isuzu Calapan, took home the highest rank and was awarded this year’s Dealer Grand Champion, besting 26 other dealerships in the 17th Isuzu Service Skills Olympics. Now on its 17th year, the ISSO is the annual service skills and knowledge competition …

Eager to showcase the durability, performance, and technological advancements of its automotive batteries, Motolite has accepted the challenge to partner with Mototesto and Petron to stage the Philippine Overland Expedition Challenge: Pacific Coast Stage, the first-of-its kind off-the grid adventure event in the country this October. The most-trusted battery brand in the country, Motolite will specifically showcase the groundbreaking features …

Hotel 101 Group officially launched its sustainability campaign, 101 STAY GREEN, led by the Hotel 101 Group Green Team, and signed Sustainability Agreements with the Pasay City Government and the Philippine Coast Guard respectively. Hotel 101 Group General Manager Gel Gomez welcomed everyone. “Today is a big win for the environment as we have gathered everyone for the launch of …

Don’t know what to do with your Globe Rewards points? Good news!  You can now use them to redeem life-enabling GCash vouchers via the new GlobeOne app. Easily redeem GCash Pay QR vouchers to enjoy bill discounts with partner merchants like Generika Drugstore and Shell.  You can also save money with the P20 GCash Buy Load voucher to top up …

While waiting for bigger breaks in the movies and television, action star Derek Dee is into an outreach program billed as HepCured, an online advocacy to help Hepatitis C patients recover through fast, easy, manageable treatment and reasonable and affordable prices of medicine. “This is my fight today after fighting hoodlums onscreen,” quipped Derek in an exclusive interview over the …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) achieves another milestone this month as it posted its 10,000-unit sales for the popular Isuzu TRAVIZ lightweight truck. Launched by the end of 2019, the Isuzu TRAVIZ quickly became a popular choice for business owners nationwide, as it provides the best solution for their last-mile delivery operations.  Cornering 32% of the Cab & Chassis market on …

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility.  The announcement is the result of discussion of a strategic alliance in the mobility field between the parties as announced in the joint …

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently launched the 2022 season of its premier one-make-race series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup. After its series of virtual programs for the 2021 season where racing fans watched the live racing action via TMP’s online channels, this year’s edition of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup is once again welcoming the passion and …

Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) president Augustus “Joe” V. Ferreria was elected to the FIA Senate during the meeting of the World Council for Automobile Mobility and Tourism held last June 21 at the FIA headquarters in Paris, France.  FIA Senate president Carmelo Sanz de Barros sent a congratulatory email to Ferreria welcoming him to the Senate. Before the meeting, FIA …