TessDrive brings you the weekend roundup of festive mobility partnerships, electrified multi-brand street expos, curated luxury mall showcases, and extended truck ownership promos across the country.
inDrive is MassKara Festival’s official mobility partner
Global mobility platform inDrive has officially partnered with Bacolod City as the official mobility partner for the MassKara Festival 2026. While festivities span Oct. 1 to 18, inDrive is ramping up citywide ride accessibility for the peak festival period from Oct. 9 to 18, helping festival-goers navigate heavy traffic, street parties, and road closures.
To support seamless transit, inDrive deployed 116 promotional lamp-post banners across major arteries and activated interactive service booths across three central festival landmarks:
o Lacson Tourism Strip: The central hub for street parties and evening revelry;
o Bacolod Public Plaza: Home to nightly cultural performances and local food fairs;
o Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC): Staging ground for primary civic events and parades.
Visitors dropping by the inDrive booths can participate in a MassKara photo wall and a “Spin the Wheel” contest. Installing the inDrive app grants one spin, while presenting an inDrive ride completed in October unlocks access to all merchandise tiers, including branded umbrellas, caps, tote bags, fans, and keychains.
inDrive Philippines country manager Sofia Guinto said: “MassKara is a celebration of Bacolod’s vibrant spirit and the community coming together, and we’re excited to be part of that experience as the festival’s official mobility partner. We know that getting around can be challenging when the city is at its busiest, so our goal is to help residents and visitors move between festival venues more conveniently and enjoy the celebrations with greater ease. We’re also happy to bring the MassKara spirit to our booths and give festival-goers a chance to engage with inDrive and take home some prizes along the way.”
To ensure fleet availability during high-demand peak hours, inDrive is offering fuel vouchers to partner drivers completing Bacolod trips throughout the festival, alongside providing dedicated VIP transport for MassKara queens, judges, and organizing committees.
BYD and Denza stage 4-day ‘Super Experience Week’ in BGC
BYD Cars Philippines and Denza Philippines kicked off their joint Super Experience Week, running from Oct. 8 to 11, across the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) commercial strip in Taguig City.
The public event combines interactive exhibits, hands-on safety education, multi-vehicle test drives, and rare previews of high-end electrified technology:
o BGC Amphitheater and BGC Garden: Showcases BYD’s Super DM-i plug-in hybrid line, including the Sealion 6 DM-i and Tang DM-i, alongside full-lineup public test drives and the “Drive Electric, EV Safety Program” to build community safety awareness;
o 5th Avenue Performance Exhibition (Oct. 10–11): 5th Avenue transforms into an electrified boulevard featuring the YangWang ultra-luxury showcase, the rugged BYD Shark 6 DMO plug-in hybrid pickup, and the Denza B5 and B8 off-road SUVs;
o DENZA Z9 GT first look: Visitors can inspect the shooting brake flagship Denza Z9 GT ahead of its official Philippine launch scheduled for Q1 2027, with official reservations now open on-site.
BYD Cars Philippines managing director Bob Palanca noted: “The best way to understand electric mobility is to experience it and this week is where Filipinos can do exactly that. As more Filipinos make the switch to electric, we want every owner and enthusiast to feel confident behind the wheel. Through the EV Safety Program and our hands-on showcases, we are bringing that knowledge directly to the community.”
BYD and Denza Philippines country head Adam Hu added: “Super Experience Week gives us the opportunity to bring our customers and the public closer to the technologies and vehicles that are shaping the future of mobility. For Denza, this is also an exciting opportunity to showcase our growing lineup and give visitors an exclusive first look at the Denza Z9 GT ahead of its Philippine launch.”
Admission is free at the BGC Amphitheater and 5th Avenue through Oct. 11. Explore details at denza.com/ph.
Lexus PH activates twin mall showcases, October privileges
Lexus Philippines is pairing month-long bespoke ownership perks with a weekend of dual mall exhibitions from Oct. 9 to 11, bringing its electrified passenger car and luxury SUV portfolio directly to urban shoppers in Pasig and Makati.
The exhibition at Estancia Mall at Village Walk in Pasig City focuses on pure electric mobility, spotlighting the ES 350e BEV luxury executive sedan and the RZ 350e electric SUV with its driver-centric Tazuna cockpit and 14-inch touchscreen interface. Visitors can enjoy complimentary coffee, pastries, live on-site embroidery for Lexus caps and shirts, and a custom Lexus dog charm.
The displays at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City, focuses on premium hybrid mobility, displaying the twin-turbo V6 hybrid flagship LX 700h Premier three-row SUV alongside the All-New ES 350h Executive self-charging hybrid sedan.
Exclusive October ownership perks
Throughout October, buyers acquiring participating models—including the NX 350h Premier and Executive, RX 350h Executive, RX 500h F Sport, and the ladder-frame GX Premier and GX Overtrail—can avail themselves of tailored financing and aftersales programs such as the following:
o 0% interest financing packages on select terms;
o Bundled comprehensive insurance and prepaid periodic maintenance service (PMS) plans;
o Complimentary Lexus Modellista styling kits, curated lifestyle merchandise, and professional car care services (including paint protection film and ceramic coating).
Consult a sales consultant at the Lexus Manila Gallery, visit lexus.com.ph, or access the MyLEXUS App.
Ranger, Everest ups aftersales; mobile showroom at Bukidnon
Ford Philippines announced the nationwide extension of Ford Truck Month through Oct. 31, headlining comprehensive ownership peace of mind via the 5-Star Care Package across its refreshed Everest SUV and Ranger pickup lineups.
The 5-Star Care Package includes: 5-year vehicle warranty, comprehensive coverage covering parts and labor across more than 1,000 components; 5-year scheduled service plan (SSP), covering periodic maintenance service (PMS) for up to 60 months or 50,000 km, shielding owners from inflation on parts and labor; and 5-year emergency roadside assistance, 24/7 nationwide coverage, emergency towing, and minor roadside mechanical interventions.
October financing and cash deals
Everest lineup: Available with up to P220,000 in cash savings or an all-in downpayment of P69,000. Under the new October financing plan, buyers can acquire the Everest Active for P120,000 all-in DP or the Everest Sport+ for P159,000 all-in DP, both bundled with the 5-Star Care Package and optional P20,000 additional cash discounts on select trims.
Ranger lineup: Offered with up to P300,000 in cash savings or an all-in downpayment as low as P49,000, alongside the bundled 5-Star Care Package.
Territory Hybrid Platinum: Bundled with a 2-year SSP and up to P60,000 in cash savings (or P79,000 all-in downpayment).
Mustang Mach-E: Electric crossover continues with up to P600,000 cash savings or a 0% interest financing package (50% downpayment over 60 months).
Ford Mobile Showroom hits Mindanao
Expanding its regional tour, the Ford Mobile Showroom is parked beside Robinsons Valencia in Bukidnon until Oct. 16 (open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Northern Mindanao motorists can inspect the high-performance Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6, book test drives, and unlock exclusive regional reservation discounts.
Ford Philippines managing director Pedro Simoes said, “Extending Ford Truck Month gives more customers the opportunity to experience the capability of the new Ranger and Everest with the added confidence through the 5-Star Care Package. The same toughness and reliability we engineer into every Everest and Ranger is matched by a comprehensive support that gives our customers genuine peace of mind and a truly worry-free ownership experience.”