VinFast Philippines has officially joined the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (Campi), marking a key step in its efforts to strengthen its presence in the local automotive industry. Founded in 1995, Campi has been instrumental in championing the interests of the automotive sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth. As of […]
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Our next stop in our week-long road and food trip with the BYD Seagull battery electric vehicle takes us further south of the Metro—to Lipa City in Batangas province. The BYD Lipa dealership was hard to miss, as it’s just a few hundred meters away from the southbound Lipa exit at the STAR Tollway. The
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Dongfeng Motors Philippines is bringing innovation and accessibility closer to Filipino motorists through its newly launched nationwide promo. For a limited time, customers can drive home a brand-new Dongfeng vehicle for as low as P8,000 all-in downpayment, subject to approval. This exclusive offer covers a premium line-up that includes the Aeolus Huge Hybrid SUV, Nammi
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“A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation.” This quote, whose source has been obscured over time and digital wear and tear, has gained quite the traction in recent years. As the world’s societies grapple with urban congestion, pollution, and widening socio-economic inequities, a
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It’s Day One of TessDrive’s vegan road and food trip with the BYD Seagull battery electric vehicle. After “feeding” the Seagull its own fill of electric charge at the BYD Bacoor dealership along Molino Boulevard, our team drove straight to the Cosmic Vegan Restaurant in Molito commercial complex in Alabang, Muntinlupa to get our hungry
Feeding the Seagull, fueling the vegans Read More »
Every week, the TessDrive team gathers interesting or significant news and developments from advocates and proponents of plant-based lifestyle and technologies, because we firmly believe that the best that our planet can offer, and the best that we can do for the planet, does not involve giving up the lives of our fellow non-human sentient
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The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (Campi), the country’s leading automotive industry association, commemorated its 30th anniversary with a grand gala held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Themed “30 Years and Beyond: Together, Driving the Future of Mobility,” the event gathered key government officials, industry stakeholders, and representatives from
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), together with Toyota Dagupan City Inc, has recently announced the opening of the Toyota Ilocos Sur dealership, TMP’s 74th. Located in Barangay Langlangca II in Candon City, the newly inaugurated dealership operates as a full 3S facility, offering sales, service, and spare parts. It features a spacious 4-car showroom and
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GAC Motor Philippines, led by Astara Philippines, in partnership with the Autohub Group, has recently inaugurated its flagship dealership, GAC Motor BGC. The event brought together bank partners, VIP customers, members of the motoring media, and executives from Astara, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion in the country. Located at Rizal Drive corner
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has concluded the second of three race weekends of the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The premier motorsports event saw more than 12,000 attendees experience the thrill of various racing and driving activities on the streets from May 23 to 25 just south of Manila in Villar
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