Dealership Updates

Auto growth: Manufacturing milestones and new dealer hubs

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across dealer networks, retail footprint expansions, executive leadership appointments, and regional market strategies shaping the automotive business landscape. Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 Concludes 3-Day Industry Showcase Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 concluded its three-day run at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. Held this July 23 to […]

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Showroom boom: Big sales rebounds and expanded EV networks

TessDrive compiles the latest corporate movements of automobile companies to give you a bird’s eye view of the rapidly-evolving mobility landscape. May 2026 vehicle sales rebound with 24% improvement The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (Campi) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reported a combined sales volume of 33,532 units for May

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Local networks, global synergies, and the future of mobility

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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The BYD Sealion 7 mixes performance with practicality

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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MG unveils new energy innovations, SolidCore battery  

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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GAC PH debuts AION UT BEV hatchback

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’s ‘EV Sherpas’ guide drivers into electric mobility

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 AION UT BEV hatch to bring ‘big car energy’ this May

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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