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Ford offers cash discounts, low downpayment deals for April
Ford Philippines offers April cash discounts, low downpayments, and 0% interest on select models.
Ford Philippines is offering special promotions this April, including cash discounts, low all-in downpayment deals, and interest-free financing across several vehicle models.
The offers cover the Ford Ranger, Everest, Territory Hybrid, Explorer, and Mustang Mach-E, the company announced on April 15.
Territory Hybrid
The Territory Hybrid Titanium X comes with a P50,000 cash discount or a lower all-in downpayment deal of P89,000. The base Territory Trend remains priced at P1,399,000 and is available at a monthly fee of P29,352.
The Territory Hybrid, launched in August 2025, features a self-charging system that recovers battery power through regenerative braking and energy capture from the engine. It does not require charging stations.
Mustang Mach-E
The all-electric Mustang Mach-E is offered with a P500,000 cash discount, bringing its starting retail price to P2,999,000. Customers can also avail of 0% interest with a 50% downpayment on a 60-month amortization plan.
Ford Everest
The 7-seater Everest Titanium+ 4×2 comes with a P110,000 cash discount or a complimentary 5-Star Care Package, which includes a free 5-year warranty, 5-year scheduled service plan, and 5-year emergency roadside assistance, plus a P70,000 cash discount.
The Everest Trend variant is available at a P79,000 low all-in downpayment or a monthly fee of P39,107. The Everest Sport comes with a P60,000 discount.
Ford Ranger
The Ranger Sport is offered with a P180,000 discount. Customers can also avail of a low all-in downpayment of P59,000 for the 4×2 variant or P69,000 for the 4×4 variant. The entry-level Ranger XLS is available at a P99,000 all-in downpayment or a monthly fee of P28,932.
Ford Explorer
The Explorer 2.3L Limited EcoBoost comes with either a P1,000,000 discount or 0% interest with a 20% downpayment on a 60-month amortization plan.
“We recognize the need to make mobility more accessible especially during these challenging times,” said Byron Daquil, Director of Retail Marketing and Business Growth at Ford Philippines. “With customer-focused promotional offers on the Territory Hybrid, Mustang Mach-E and across our vehicle lineup, we hope to provide options to enable customers to keep moving through their day-to-day with ease and efficiency.”
For more details, visit Ford Philippines website at https://www.ford.com.ph/
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CAMPI launches 10th Philippine International Motor Show
CAMPI launches 10th PIMS scheduled on June 4-7, 2026, at the World Trade Center in Manila.
(Photo) L-R: Victor Vinarao of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.; Atty. Rhys Alexei Murillo of Nissan Philippines, Inc.; Jing Atienza of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI); Robert Carlos of Isuzu Philippines Corp.; and Atty. Louie Soriano of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has officially launched the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), scheduled for June 4-7, 2026, at the World Trade Center in Metro Manila.
The biennial event carries the theme “Forward in Every Drive.” During the launch on May 7, CAMPI President Jose Maria Atienza said the 10th edition underscores the industry’s aim to foster a competitive auto industry while addressing evolving mobility demands, including challenges related to the ongoing fuel crisis.
Seventeen automotive brands will participate: BAIC, Chery, Foton, Geely, Honda, Isuzu, Jetour, Kia, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Omoda and Jaecoo, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, and VinFast.
The show will feature over 150 vehicle models, including approximately 75 electrified models, or about 50 percent of the lineup. Activities include product launches, previews, driving experiences, and displays on energy efficiency and mobility technologies.
First staged in 2007, PIMS is a biennial event organized by CAMPI.
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Mazda CX-8: Quiet moment on the road matters for moms juggling it all
Mazda posted a video feautring Bianca King as CX-8 offers moms space, comfort, and ease.
Mazda Philippines, on May 6, posted a video of actress Bianca King as part of its Mother’s Day message. The video highlights the idea that for mothers who drive the Mazda CX-8, the vehicle offers space, comfort, and a ride that doesn’t demand constant attention.
The video captures how motherhood is rarely picture-perfect. There are beautiful days, there are overwhelming ones, and there are those moments when you’re folding laundry while helping with homework, planning dinner while stuck in traffic, and struggling to remember the last time you had five minutes to yourself.
In between daily routines, school runs, weekend errands, and the occasional quiet drive alone, finding balance isn’t just nice to have. It matters.
For some mothers, that’s enough. Less noise behind the wheel means more room to be present, not just for the kids in the backseat, but for themselves.
“To every mom showing up with love every single day, Happy Mother’s Day,” Mazda Philippines wrote.
No grand claims. Just an acknowledgment that the daily drive, much like motherhood itself, goes a little better when it’s not a struggle.
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VinFast launches VF MPV 7 electric vehicle in PH
VinFast launches the VF MPV 7 electric vehicle in the Philippines.
VinFast has officially launched the VF MPV 7 electric vehicle in the Philippines, marking the third international market to receive the model, the company announced on May 4.
The VF MPV 7 is priced at P1,518,000 for the battery-included version and P1,239,000 under the battery subscription model. The monthly subscription fee is P2,700 for distances up to 2,000 kilometers and P4,150 for distances exceeding 2,000 kilometers.
Starting May 5, customers can place orders through VinFast dealerships nationwide. Until May 31, the first 1,000 customers will receive one year of free battery subscription for usage up to 2,000 kilometers per month. Those who purchase the vehicle with the battery included will get a direct discount of P27,200.
The VF MPV 7 is a seven-seater electric MPV targeting families. According to VinFast, the MPV segment accounts for nearly 20 percent of total automotive sales in the Philippines.
The vehicle measures 4,740 mm in length, 1,872 mm in width, and 1,734 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm. Cargo capacity reaches up to 1,240 liters.
The electric motor delivers 150 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque, paired with a 60.13 kWh battery. VinFast claims a driving range of up to 450 kilometers on a full charge under NEDC standards. Fast-charging from 10 to 70 percent takes approximately 30 minutes.
Owners receive free charging at V-Green stations in the Philippines through March 2029, along with a seven-year or 160,000-kilometer vehicle warranty and a 10-year or 200,000-kilometer battery warranty.
VinFast Southeast Asia CEO Antonio Zara said the VF MPV 7 is intended as an upgrade for Filipino families.
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