Dealership Updates

‘Walas-Tech!’ TMP Tech student wins WorldSkills PH gold

A student from the Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech) clinched the gold medal at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (Tesda) WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, underscoring the premier quality of automotive technical-vocational education in the country. Twenty-year-old David Kryzjan Escobar, a trainee from TMP Tech’s Automotive Servicing General Job Batch 24, […]

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Sales record set, diesel power rules, Amsterdam sees Green

TessDrive brings you the latest retail network expansions, fleet modernization turnovers, record-breaking sales milestones, and international electric ride-hailing deployments shaping mobility across the Philippines and beyond. Geely Motor PH breaches 1,000-unit monthly mark in September Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) recorded an all-time operational high in September 2026, delivering 1,023 vehicles in a single calendar month.

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Toyota PH named regional training hub for Asia affiliates

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) has reinforced its standing in the continental automotive value chain after being chosen by regional headquarters Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) to serve as the official regional training hub for body, paint, and estimation (BPE) instructors across Asian distributor affiliates. Initiated under the global manufacturing and service direction of Toyota Motor

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Green SM in Jakarta deploys 6-seat EV taxis fit for VIPs

Green SM has broadened its 4-wheeled electrified portfolio in Indonesia with the official debut of Green Limo, an executive 6-seat electric taxi service powered exclusively by the spacious Limo Green MPV. The service marks Green SM’s third 4-wheel category in the market—joining Green Car and Green Premium—catering to corporate executives, airport shuttles, traveling families, and

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Auto shifts: Fleet deals, new leadership, and brand wins

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across commercial vehicle expos, executive appointments, municipal EV fleet rollouts, international production milestones, and regional electric mobility expansions. Isuzu powers Mindanao commercial logistics at Trucxpo 2026 Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), alongside its Cagayan de Oro dealer partner North-min Auto Dealers Inc (NMadi), gathered transport operators, agricultural enterprises, and financial

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Green SM launches eMotorbike taxi in Jakarta; Manila next?

Green SM (operating as Green GSM in the Philippines) has officially launched its first international electric motorbike taxi service in Jakarta, Indonesia, expanding its pure-electric fleet beyond 4-wheeled cabs to dynamic 2-wheeled urban transport. For commuters and transport observers in the Philippines, the move carries significant local implications. In Metro Manila—where motorcycle taxis like Angkas,

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Auto shifts: Network growth, EV debuts and milestones

TessDrive tracks major dealership moves and sales records shaping the automotive landscape, from record-breaking electric vehicle (EV) deliveries to commercial fleet leadership and executive brand partnerships. Isuzu retains Philippine truck market leadership Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) sustained its long-running dominance of the Philippine commercial vehicle sector, capturing a commanding 42% market share across Categories III,

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Return of an icon: A new Mitsubishi Pajero debuts

Mitsubishi Motors Corp (MMC) hosted the world premiere of the fully redesigned, all-new Pajero (known as the Montero in select markets). Manufactured at Mitsubishi’s production hub in Thailand, the cross-country flagship will launch first in Thailand, followed by Japan and Australia within fiscal 2026, before rolling out to approximately 100 countries across the Association of

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AI mobility, dealer transitions and global fiscal records

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across executive distribution networks, international automotive financial milestones, and AI-driven smart mobility debuts shaping the automotive industry. Vingroup contributes record VND 150 trillion to State budget Vingroup set a historical fiscal record in Vietnam by contributing nearly VND 150 trillion (VND 148.773 trillion, equivalent to over P356 billion) to

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