Don’t forget your animal companions this rainy season

With the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PagAsa) warning that current El Niño conditions could intensify in the coming weeks, bringing extreme heat, drought, and stronger typhoons, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sent a joint letter calling on the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and […]

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Network growth: Lexus flagships, GAC and EV sales leads

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across luxury showcases, new model releases, dealer network expansions, financial partnerships, and sales milestones shaping the Philippine automotive business landscape. Lexus debuts new ES; hosts Robinsons Magnolia showcase Lexus Philippines announced the official launch of the new Lexus ES executive sedan alongside a dedicated luxury showcase event to be

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EcoMobility: VinFast ecosystem, MMPC EVIS, and Ford hybrid

TessDrive brings you the latest updates on electric vehicle adoption, hybrid technology milestones, battery-swapping networks, and corporate fleet management solutions shaping sustainable transportation in the Philippines. VinFast accelerates Philippine green mobility footprint Vietnamese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer VinFast has consolidated its multi-segment expansion across the Philippines, scaling its product lineup from 2-wheeler urban commuters

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From newsprint to the show floor: My journey with Campi

Text and photos by Ian Reyes Back in the early to mid-1990s, my introduction to the local automotive world arrived via the ink-stained motoring sections of major broadsheets—the Philippine Star, Bulletin, and of course, the Inquirer—alongside weekend TV staples like “Auto Focus” and “Motoring Today.” It was through these media channels that I first encountered

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Executive moves: GAC MPV lineup and Denza premium financing

TessDrive brings you the latest auto promos, official retail launches, and exclusive financing partnerships across the Philippines, keeping you informed on the newest mobility options and ownership privileges. GAC Philippines unveils 3-tiered MPV family GAC Philippines officially introduced its dedicated GAC MPV family, launching three multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) tailored for executive transit, family travel, and

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Eco action: Local green honors and eagle DNA findings

TessDrive brings you the latest updates on environmental conservation, corporate sustainability initiatives, and scientific research protecting biodiversity across the Philippines. TMP recognized at City of Santa Rosa Green Awards Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) earned three distinct recognitions at the City of Santa Rosa Green Awards 2026, receiving honors as a sustainable development partner, Earth

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Electric surge: VinFast e-Scooters, Toyota and BYD debuts

TessDrive brings you the latest auto promos, weekend test-drive events, and official retail launches from car manufacturers and importers, keeping you informed on the newest mobility solutions across the Philippines. VinFast opens nationwide test drives for e-motorcycles VinFast e-Motorcycle, the electric 2-wheeler division of Vietnamese BEV manufacturer VinFast, launches its initial product lineup in the

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Skill building: Tech facilities and botanical science art

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across technical training facilities, vocational scholarship programs, and interdisciplinary academic initiatives shaping the next generation of industry professionals and scientific researchers. Ford Philippines opens 1,500-sqm learning center in Laguna Ford Philippines officially inaugurated the Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna, establishing a centralized 1,500-sqm hub dedicated to technical and

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