Ayala’s mobility arm, ACMobility, and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), have yielded a legacy of successful business ventures. Now, the two companies have entered a new era with their decision to part ways, marking the end of a 35-year collaboration that began with the opening of Honda Cars Makati in 1990.
The partnership between Ayala and Hinda led to the establishment of the Philippines’ largest Honda Cars dealer group, with outlets across Metro Manila and key provincial cities. Over the years, Honda dealerships backed by ACMobility have sold more than 220,000 Honda vehicles as of August 2025.
ACMobility, through its subsidiary company, Iconic Dealership, Inc. (IDI), will turn over nine Honda branches to new dealer principals by the end of 2025. These include Honda Cars Makati, Pasig, Shaw, Bacoor, Cebu, Mandaue, Iloilo, Negros, and Cagayan de Oro. IDI will continue running the dealerships by December 31, 2025. This is to ensure a smooth transition of sales and after-sales services to the dealerships’ new operators starting January 2026. HCPI assured that all ongoing reservations, deliveries, and service appointments will be honored accordingly without disruptions, and that customers can expect uninterrupted access to sales, maintenance, repairs, and warranty support throughout the transition.
“We are grateful, and indeed proud, to have been part of Honda’s journey in the Philippines for the past three and a half decades. This transition reflects our ongoing effort to optimize our portfolio and focus on new growth areas. Among these are our initiatives in advancing sustainable mobility and electrification, where we continue to build solutions that benefit communities, businesses, and the environment,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of ACMobility.
Ayala and Honda end 35-year partnership – What lies ahead?
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Ayala’s mobility arm, ACMobility, and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), have yielded a legacy of successful business ventures. Now, the two companies have entered a new era with their decision to part ways, marking the end of a 35-year collaboration that began with the opening of Honda Cars Makati in 1990.
The partnership between Ayala and Hinda led to the establishment of the Philippines’ largest Honda Cars dealer group, with outlets across Metro Manila and key provincial cities. Over the years, Honda dealerships backed by ACMobility have sold more than 220,000 Honda vehicles as of August 2025.
ACMobility, through its subsidiary company, Iconic Dealership, Inc. (IDI), will turn over nine Honda branches to new dealer principals by the end of 2025. These include Honda Cars Makati, Pasig, Shaw, Bacoor, Cebu, Mandaue, Iloilo, Negros, and Cagayan de Oro. IDI will continue running the dealerships by December 31, 2025. This is to ensure a smooth transition of sales and after-sales services to the dealerships’ new operators starting January 2026. HCPI assured that all ongoing reservations, deliveries, and service appointments will be honored accordingly without disruptions, and that customers can expect uninterrupted access to sales, maintenance, repairs, and warranty support throughout the transition.
“We are grateful, and indeed proud, to have been part of Honda’s journey in the Philippines for the past three and a half decades. This transition reflects our ongoing effort to optimize our portfolio and focus on new growth areas. Among these are our initiatives in advancing sustainable mobility and electrification, where we continue to build solutions that benefit communities, businesses, and the environment,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of ACMobility.
HCPI President Rie Miyake acknowledged Ayala’s contribution to expanding Honda’s presence in the country, stating that the company remains committed to a smooth transition with the incoming dealer principals. The executive added that HCPI will continue to introduce new products, including electrified vehicles, with the goal of pursuing safer and more carbon-
Next-generation Toyota Innova to come with a new sunroof
It’s part of the latest set of teasers for the upcoming hybrid version of the Toyota Innova.
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As the launch date for the upcoming 2023 Toyota Innova gets ever closer, more teasers are being unveiled by Toyota slowly showcasing the key features of the next-generation MPV. While the first few teasers all but confirmed that the Innova was going to be hybrid and showcased its new exterior design, this latest teaser shows a bit of the interior of the MPV.
The teaser image shows that the next-generation MPV will have a massive panoramic sunroof complemented by LED ambient lighting. It will also come with rear air vents that are located on the sides of the ceiling instead of the current version which is located right above the front row of seating.
While this is a great glimpse into the cabin, Toyota has yet to show the new dashboard of the vehicle. However, based on what the teaser image shows we could see a floating infotainment system similar to what you would see on the Toyota Raize, Toyota Avanza, and Toyota Veloz. There also appears to be a dashcam also available with the all-new Innova, however, we suspect that it’s only for an accessory that will be available for the Indonesian version.
With the Innova looking to have a new more luxurious interior, it seems like the switch to a front-wheel-drive platform could really become a reality. It will reportedly use a new TNGA-based platform that will allow Toyota to equip the vehicle with more features and with a hybrid powerplant. There is still no word on what the actual engine will be, however, some media outlets have already reported it will come with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine.
As for its launch date, Indian news outlets are pegging its global reveal to happen on November 25, 2022, for their market. For other areas such as the ASEAN region, it is still unknown.
