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MANILA: Lexus Philippines has rolled out its recent promo, which aims to reward those who purchase a vehicle from the company this July. KEY TAKEAWAYS Customers who purchase a participating Lexus vehicle this July can choose one exclusive privilege, which includes zero-percent interest financing options, complimentary insurance, or packages for car care or preventive maintenance services.

MANILA: Filipina race driver Bianca Bustamante displayed significant consistency in Round 3 of the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bustamante displayed significant consistency, gaining a combined total of 22 positions across the weekend through smart and composed driving.

MANILA: The integration of the Non-Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) online violation and payment system into the eGovPH mobile application immediately experienced technical issues after its official launch. KEY TAKEAWAYS The new service allows motorists to check and manage their Non-Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) traffic violations through the eGovPH mobile application.

MANILA: Previously, Zigwheels Philippines listed the top 10 automotive brands based on website traffic from January to June 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS The top three most-viewed cars on Zigwheels Philippines for H1 2026 are the VinFast VF 3, Toyota Raize, and the Toyota Hilux. Zigwheels Philippines has continued to provide by providing up-to-date automotive news, features, and model-centric pages with comprehensive lists of prices and specifications.

MANILA: Yamaha Motor Philippines Incorporated (YMPH) has added two new categories to the returning Yamaha Grand Prix. KEY TAKEAWAYS It was held at Tarlac Circuit Hill. Among other categories were the Sniper Limited GP Invitational and Sniper Limited Intermediate.

MANILA: Bentley has revealed the name of its upcoming, first-ever all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) via a new teaser. The aforementioned will be called the “Torcal” and once launched, it will slot in as the British marque’s fourth active model line, together with the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga. KEY TAKEAWAYS The name was inspired by El Torcal de Antequera in Andalusia, Spain.

Denza, BYD’s premium electric car brand, launched the B8 — a hybrid off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV) — sometime in April. KEY TAKEAWAYS It costs anywhere from P4.998 to P5.398 million. It is priced at P6.945 million. For its price, it offered a lot of nice things on top of the ability to go almost anywhere using a gasoline-powered mill paired with two electric motors. For a few more zeroes, on the other hand, one can drive home the Toyota Land Cruiser (LC) 300 HEV (hybrid electric vehicle).

MANILA: The excise tax rates on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been reimposed following the price of Dubai crude falling below the $80-per-barrel threshold. KEY TAKEAWAYS Excise taxes were reimposed on LPG and kerosene as the average Dubai crude oil price fell below $80-per-barrel threshold. This is pursuant to Executive Order 114. As of July 8, 2026, the average price of Dubai crude oil went down to $79.45 per barrel.

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed the consolidated petitions against the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP). KEY TAKEAWAYS The Court ruled that the petitions became moot following the adoption of the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023. The petitioner's main arguments against NCAP said that it conflicts with Republic Act No. 4136 since it replaces face-to-face apprehension. They also argued that it violates due process by allowing fines to accumulate before motorists are notified.

MANILA: GWM (Great Wall Motors) Philippines is expected to beef up its dealership expansion initiatives as it appointed Ralph Descallar as the company’s new Dealer Network Development Director. KEY TAKEAWAYS GWM Philippines’ new Dealer Network Development Director is Ralph Descallar. Descallar is responsible for identifying key growth areas for GWM Philippines’ dealership network and ensuring that every dealership delivers a customer experience that reflects the marque’s global standards.