Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has strengthened its support network in Metro Manila by opening a new service center in Marikina City.

The facility, run by long-time partner Diamond Motor Corporation (DMC), sits on a 6,500-square-meter lot at Mt. Everest Street corner G. Fernando Avenue in New Marikina Subdivision, Santa Elena. Its location was chosen to serve not only Marikina residents but also motorists from neighboring Pasig, Cainta, Antipolo, San Mateo, and Quezon City.

The branch is classified as a 2S dealership, focusing solely on after-sales service and spare parts. Inside its 2,878-square-meter building are 16 service bays capable of handling everything from routine check-ups and preventive maintenance to major body repairs. Customers are also provided with a lounge and dedicated parking spaces to make their visits more convenient.

For DMC, which has been in the automotive industry for over 50 years, this is its first 2S-only dealership. It complements its main Mitsubishi outlet on Marcos Highway in nearby Cainta.

“This expansion reflects our continued effort to bring services closer to our customers,” said George Blaylock, DMC’s Dealer Principal. He emphasized the group’s goal of carrying on its tradition of innovation and reliability.

MMPC added that the Marikina branch underscores its push to expand its dealer network and ensure reliable after-sales support for its growing customer base across the metro.

Pasay City is bringing back free shuttle rides, and this time, the service gets a tech boost. Starting August 12, 2025, residents can hop on Toyota Lite Ace community shuttles for another year at no cost, with routes and seats managed through Toyota’s mobility apps. The move aims to cut commute stress, make trips more predictable, and move Pasay closer to its “smart city” goals.

Instead of the usual “ride wherever there’s a vacant seat,” passengers can plan trips and reserve seats via the myTOYOTA Shuttle PH app, while city administrators get real-time vehicle data and driver behavior insights through Toyota Fleet Connected Service. It’s a small fleet of five Toyota Lite Ace units donated in March 2025, but a big step toward cleaner, safer, and more efficient city mobility. Think barangay-to-City Hall errands, school runs, or quick hospital trips made smoother with digital tools.

Free rides cushion households from rising transportation costs, and app-based booking reduces “come what may” commutes. If the system works in Pasay, other local governments could copy the model, especially for first- and last-mile routes where jeepneys or buses aren’t practical. It’s also a test of public trust: will commuters actually use the app? Can the city keep the shuttles on schedule and the data secure?

The program builds on the Toyota Community Shuttle pilot that ran from December 2023 to January 2025, which proved that connected, shared transport can improve access without needing major new infrastructure. The relaunch, led by Pasay City officials with Toyota executives, signals tighter public–private teamwork to modernize mobility at the city level.

Headed to the mall this weekend? You might bump into Ford’s newest electrified duo—one for practical daily drives, the other a head‑turning EV pony. Which one fits your Manila traffic life better?

Ford Philippines is taking the New Territory Hybrid and the all‑electric Mustang Mach‑E on a nationwide show-and-tell through October, bringing them to high‑footfall malls and select dealerships so shoppers can check the tech and the design up close.

Where to see them first:

• Territory Hybrid (Aug 15–17): Over 20 mall spots from SM Southmall, V Mall Greenhills, SM Bicutan, SM Marikina, Robinsons Place Manila to SM City Batangas, SM Sta. Rosa, SM San Pablo, SM Taytay, SM Legazpi, plus North Luzon stops like SM Cabanatuan, SM Rosales, Harbor Point Subic, SM Tarlac, SM Tuguegarao, SM Ilocos Norte, SM Baguio, then SM Seaside Cebu, Island City Mall Bohol, and Mindanao with SM City Davao, Robinsons Place Pagadian. If you reserve at these sites, you get a free 3‑year Scheduled Service Plan (SSP).

• Mustang Mach‑E Roadshow (Dealerships):
  Ford Alabang (Aug 13–17), Global City (Aug 20–25), Balintawak (Aug 27–Sep 1), EDSA (Sep 3–8), Libis (Sep 3–8), Marikina (Sep 10–14), Cebu (Sep 30–Oct 5). Retail starts September at those same dealerships.

Hybrid practicality, EV excitement. One aims for lower fuel use in stop‑and‑go EDSA crawls; the other shows what a Filipino EV garage could look like—if your condo or barangay has charging sorted.

Perks that soften ownership costs. The free 3‑year SSP for Territory Hybrid reservations at mall stops is a real saver, especially with rising maintenance costs. Fair deal or marketing fluff? You tell us.

Access, not just hype. This isn’t a one‑city launch. The tour reaches Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao so more families can test cabin space, infotainment, and driver aids without flying to Manila.

Fresh from the public reveal, Ford wants more Filipinos to experience the brand’s electrified push—“from mall displays to dealerships,” says MD Pedro Simoes. Translation: they’re betting you’ll choose with your eyes and a quick sit‑in. Agree? Or do you still want hard data like charging costs vs. gas?

• Would you daily a hybrid for school runs and groceries, or go full‑EV for the torque and quiet rides?
• Which stop is nearest you—Southmall, Greenhills, Cebu, Davao? Planning to drop by?