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The first Jetour Gaia Space, a dedicated and immersive showroom concept designed to elevate the customer experience and redefine how visitors engage with the Jetour Gaia brand, opened its doors along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (right across Solaire North) in Brgy. Philam, Quezon City. Designed as a dedicated environment where customers can explore the brand’s newest direction through the …

GAC International Philippines gears up for the arrival of the GAC Aion UT, a battery-electric vehicle hatchback that blends head-turning style, smart technology and an unexpectedly spacious interior into one youthful and city-ready package with “big car energy.”  Designed for trend-seeking Filipino drivers who value both style and substance, the Aion UT is poised to bring fresh new energy to …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. recently launched Honda Secure Plus, an extended warranty program designed to elevate the long-term Honda Prelude and the New CR-V ownership experience for an additional two years of protection on top of the standard three-year warranty. Introduced alongside the Prelude and available across all variants of the New CR-V, this program extends total coverage to five …

Long-time Isuzu dealer group ACMobility, together with dealer principal Iconic Dealership, Inc. through its Isuzu Pasig branch, and with the support of Isuzu Philippines Corporation, formally turned over a six-wheeler Isuzu FVR34 Q Euro-IV truck fitted with an 8,000-liter water tanker to the Philippine Red Cross for their commitment to disaster preparedness and humanitarian response. Leading the turnover ceremony were …

Caltex Philippines opened six new retail stations across Makati, Tagaytay, Batangas, La Union, and Bacolod inn the first quarter of 2026 to provide motorists access to fuels with Techron technology, designed to help improve mileage and minimize engine deposits. During the same period, new Caltex autoPro and Caltex bikePro service centers also began operations in select locations nationwide. These facilities …

Bajaj Philippines has proven to be the most reliable partner for Filipino drivers amid the challenges posed by rising commodity and fuel prices as the start of every journey has become lighter for new Bajaj three-wheeler owners.  Under the “Bajaj Gas Ayuda Promo,” every customer received a free ₱3,000 gasoline card that serves as direct assistance to help drivers reduce …

ACMobility has partnered with Robinsons Land Corporation to make electric vehicle charging more accessible, building EV charging stations in several Robinsons Land properties across the country starting this year.  As part of GoCharge, Robinsons Land’s EV charging initiative, ACMobility is providing its full array of EV charging infrastructure across all RLC verticals, bringing electric mobility closer to where people live, …

The 2-day Sailun Tire Festival was a big hit among the car enthusiasts who packed the very spacious Joe Drive at Daang Hari in Villar City. The organizing Sailun Tire, headed by its managing director Toby Mendoza, created a huge venue for all the participating cars and car enthusiasts joining the automotive celebration. The activities included Drift Exhibition, Overlanding Showcase, …

ABS-CBN’s newest romance-suspense drama “Love is Never Gone” immediately gripped viewers after it premiered as the number one show on Prime Video Philippines over the weekend (May 9).  The series delivered high-octane encounters for its first two episodes, showcasing Joshua Garcia and Ivana Alawi in a combination of action-packed chases and romantic scenes against the vibrant backdrop of Morocco. Viewers …

In her mentor era! From her early success as a child actress to becoming one of today’s most promising young stars, Jillian Ward continues to evolve as the “Star of the New Gen.” Her viral Beyoncé performances have showcased her powerful musical side, and now she is set to inspire the next generation as one of the judges in The …