GAC Named Breakthrough Automotive Brand In Kantar Philippines’ 2026 Brandz Report

GAC stands out as one of only two automotive brands honored at Kantar BrandZ 2026

GAC Philippines has been officially recognized as the “2026 Breakthrough Brand – Automotive” in Kantar’s 2026 BrandZ Spotlight on Philippine Brands report.

GAC joins a prestigious roster of recognized industry leaders honored across key consumer categories, including Banking, Health Supplements, Communication Providers, General Retailers, and Beers. As this year’s Philippine accolades cover the retail and service sectors, GAC and Toyota were the automotive brands recognized at the event, with GAC receiving the “2026 Breakthrough Brand – Automotive” title.

The EV Warranty Game: VinFast’s Unrivaled 10-Year Warranty is the Ultimate Dealmaker in Local EV Shift

Driven by consumers’ demand for better assurance, VinFast is strengthening its ownership system with the best warranty offer in the local electric vehicle sector. The fast-rising BEV brand’s 10-year vehicle and battery coverage plan sets a new standard for long-term reliability that directly eliminates the primary anxieties associated with transitioning to smart mobility in the Philippines. 

As Filipino motorists increasingly consider making the switch to electric vehicles, the purchasing decision has moved well beyond car designs, infotainment screens, and all-around specs. For first-time EV buyers, questions around battery longevity, replacement costs, and the reliability of newer technologies can weigh just as heavily on the decision. A 2026 Deloitte study shows that 41% of Filipinos point to the eventual cost of battery replacement as a primary concern when considering an EV. 

XPENG North EDSA Welcomes First VIP Guests to Exclusive X9 and L03 Test Drive Ahead of October Opening

Test drive registrations and pre-orders are now open, with early customers eligiblefor exclusive gifts worth up to ₱20,000

XPENG North EDSA brought its first group of VIP customers and invited guests to an exclusive test-drive experience at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Batangas, giving them an early opportunity to experience the XPENG X9 and L03 ahead of the opening of the North EDSA flagship store this October.

The activity was held as part of XPENG’s first major test-drive program in the Philippines. Guests were able to learn more about the X9 and L03 through a product walkthrough and firsthand driving experience, allowing them to explore the vehicles’ technology, comfort, design and driving capabilities on the road.

For a Life in Motion: How Eelos Founder Gian Yap Is Designing Around the Way We Live Today

After years in the corporate world and now building Eelos, Gian Yap believes modern life no longer fits neatly into fixed routines, and the products people rely on should move with them.

A day rarely stays exactly as planned. A morning might begin with training before work, continue through meetings and errands, and end with dinner with friends. Somewhere in between, traffic changes the schedule, a meeting runs longer than expected, or the weather suddenly turns. What begins as one kind of day often becomes something else entirely.

For Eelos founder Gian Yap, this reflects what it means to live a life in motion. It is less about constantly being busy and more about how different parts of people’s lives increasingly exist within the same day. Work, fitness, travel, relationships, interests, and personal pursuits no longer sit neatly in separate schedules. They overlap.

VinFast’s RVG Program Brings More Predictability to EV Resale Value

A vehicle’s resale value, for unfamiliar EV makers, is one more uncertainty buyers have to weigh. The Residual Value Guarantee (RVG) Program offers a way to share that risk, and VinFast is putting the approach to work in the Philippines.

A brand-new car starts losing value the moment it leaves the dealership. How quickly that happens is harder to predict, and it can weigh on a buyer's mind when the time comes to choose between a familiar name and a newer one. The big question then is simple: what will a vehicle be worth when it is time to let it go?

Gourdo’s Reclaims Rest in Metro Manila with “The Dream Oasis” Sleepcare x Healthguard Pop Up at The Podium

To combat the growing sleep crisis facing urban  professionals, Gourdo’s announces the launch of The Dream Oasis: Sleepcare x Healthguard, an  interactive, sensory pop-up running from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the Central Atrium of The  Podium Mall in Ortigas. A special Media & VIP Launch Event was launched on Saturday,  September 5, bringing together lifestyle editors, press, and content creators for an exclusive  walkthrough. 

As Metro Manila's fast-paced lifestyle increasingly compromises personal well-being, Gourdo’s is  redefining urban rest by orchestrating a powerful synergy between three renowned sleep  technology leaders: Sleepcare, Healthguard®, and A-Fontane®. Developed as Gourdo's  signature line for holistic sleep wellness, Sleepcare focuses on precision ergonomic design and  tailored contouring to relieve spinal strain and daily posture fatigue. Partnering with Sleepcare is  Healthguard®, a global pioneer in advanced biocide and anti-dust mite treatments engineered to  create permanent, medical-grade barriers against microscopic allergens, bacteria, and dust  mites. Completing this sleep sanctuary ecosystem is A-Fontane®, an internationally acclaimed  home textile pioneer with over five decades of fabric innovation. Known for its revolutionary,  award-winning home solutions, A-Fontane brings its flagship StayClean technology—a self cleaning, stain-resistant, and liquid-repellent fabric barrier that keeps bedding hygienic, fresh, and  effortlessly low-maintenance. 

XPENG IRON Rolls Off Production Line As Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Facility Is Commissioned

XPENG Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868), a leading global Physical AI company, has officially commissioned its humanoid robot production lines, marking a significant step in the company’s move from research and development to scaled manufacturing. 

The milestone was marked by the completion of the first next-generation XPENG IRON produced on the new lines. The advanced general-purpose humanoid robot autonomously walked off the production floor, demonstrating the transition from R&D prototyping to production and bringing XPENG closer to volume manufacturing. 

According to the company, the facility operates the world’s first automated production lines for advanced humanoid robots. It applies automotive-grade quality systems developed for the smart electric vehicle industry to the precision manufacturing of humanoid machines.