TessDrive compiles the corporate movements of automobile companies in the past weeks to give you a bird’s eye view of the rapidly-evolving mobility landscape. VinFast expands to Cebu with new showroom and EV lineup Fast-growing BEV brand VinFast, in partnership with TJ Motors Ventures Corp, expanded its presence in the Philippines with the opening of […]
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BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has officially launched its newest fully electric vehicle, the BYD Sealion 7. Unveiled at the Glorietta Activity Center, the Sealion 7 emerges as the brand’s premier all-electric performance SUV, bringing the sleek, high-powered engineering DNA of the acclaimed Seal EV sedan into a versatile, family-centric crossover layout. “With
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Based on the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) plus industry estimates, total automotive market in April 2026 registered around 32,400 units in vehicle sales. This is 17% lower compared to the previous month due to seasonality factors, and an 8% decline versus
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Building on over a century of British heritage in engineering innovation, MG introduces a significant advancement in electric vehicle battery technology with the debut of its new SolidCore Battery. As the first manufacturer globally to achieve mass production of semi-solid-state batteries, MG is setting a new benchmark in electrification. The technology delivers enhanced range, faster
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Following the successful local rollouts of its premium family movers, GAC Philippines is steering its electric vehicle movement into a stylish new direction. The brand proudly introduces its latest global innovation engineered for dynamic city driving with the all-new GAC AION UT. As an EV compact hatchback, the GAC AION UT completely redefines expectations for
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VinFast is turning its dealerships into mobility hubs in the Philippines, combining sales, financing, and rental options to help drivers navigate EV adoption amid fuel cost volatility. On a humid afternoon in Caloocan, traffic hums steadily outside VinFast’s newest showroom, its glass facade reflecting a mix of jeepneys, motorcycles, and ride-hailing sedans inching forward. The
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GAC International Philippines is gearing up for the arrival of the GAC AION UT, a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) 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
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As part of the VinFast Global Business Conference held May 4 to 10, VinFast announced the signing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with 29 aftersales partners at the 2026 Global Business Conference. Organized by VinFast, the event marked the first time more than 200 investors and partners who have accompanied and will accompany VinFast across
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SAIC Motor Philippines Inc has officially started the retail sales of the G50 PHEV in the market. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s electrification journey, highlighted by the ceremonial turnover of the first batch of units to its initial customers. The G50 PHEV has proven to be a blockbuster product, securing over 800
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Reinforcing its commitment to supporting national institutions, Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), together with its dealers Isuzu Makati and Isuzu Tagum, formally turned over 205 trucks to the Philippine Army during a ceremonial event at Camp General Servillano A. Aquino, Tarlac City. The fleet is composed of 117 Isuzu NPS and 88 Isuzu FTS trucks, all
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