Dealership Updates

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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‘Live Daring’: New Nissan Kicks e-Power debuts in PH

Four years after introducing self-charging electric-drive mobility to the local crossover segment, Nissan Philippines officially launched the All-New Nissan Kicks e-Power. First previewed at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the second-generation subcompact crossover brings updated styling, upgraded digital connectivity, and Nissan ProPILOT driver-assist technology. Pure electric motor drive without plug-in charging The new

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Electrified vehicle sales surge past 7,000 units this July

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (Campi) and the Truck Manufacturers Association Inc (TMA) reported total sales of 37,319 units for July 2026, marking the third consecutive month of sales growth. Combined with estimates from non-affiliated automotive brands, total Philippine automotive industry sales reached 42,880 units—the highest monthly volume recorded so far

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Retail shifts: New flagships, EV hubs, network expansions

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across retail network expansions, full-service EV hubs, corporate milestones, and model debuts shaping the Philippine automotive business landscape. XPeng confirms formal Philippine debut this September Global AI and technology company XPeng officially confirmed it will stage its grand public brand launch in the Philippines in September 2026. Operating as

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