Ruben Manahan IV

Ruben Manahan IV

ruben.manahan@carmudi.com.ph

Started his journalism stint as a cub reporter for a local daily. A certified news junkie, Fort had the chance to cover various beats—ranging from politics to lifestyle. However, his heart now belongs to motoring.

Denza PH’s initial roster likely composed of 3 nameplates
Denza PH’s initial roster likely composed of 3 nameplates

MANILA: Denza Philippines will likely carry at least three nameplates for the start of its operations in the local market....

Jan 22, 2026
Ford PH recalls select Ranger, Everest, Mustang units for faulty airbag inflators
Ford PH recalls select Ranger, Everest, Mustang units for faulty airbag inflators

MANILA: Ford Philippines recalled select versions of its well-known nameplates from the 2000s and 2010s. According to the American car...

Jan 22, 2026
TTC to distribute KTM, Husqvarna for PH
TTC to distribute KTM, Husqvarna for PH

MANILA: Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC) is the latest distributor of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles in the Philippines. The latest development...

Jan 22, 2026
Denza enters PH market
Denza enters PH market

MANILA: Denza — the product of the collaboration between BYD and Mercedes-Benz in 2010 — has arrived in the Philippines....

Jan 20, 2026
CARS Program to get funding after all
CARS Program to get funding after all

MANILA: The Philippine government will fund the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoing it...

Jan 19, 2026
Triumph PH introduces Scrambler 400 XC neo-retro off-roader
Triumph PH introduces Scrambler 400 XC neo-retro off-roader

MANILA: Triumph Motorcycles Philippines, a brand of the Autohub Group, has rolled out the all-new Scrambler 400 XC for the...

Jan 19, 2026
VinFast to launch Limo Green to PH soon
VinFast to launch Limo Green to PH soon

MANILA: VinFast will introduce Limo Green in the Philippines soon, the brand’s chief executive for Southeast Asia shared. VinFast Southeast...

Jan 19, 2026
Autohub to distribute Deepal in PH
Autohub to distribute Deepal in PH

MANILA: Autohub will start distributing Deepal vehicles soon for the Philippine market. Such a development is set to push through...

Jan 16, 2026

New Cars By Body Type

  • Sedan
  • Pickup Trucks
  • SUV
  • MPV
  • Coupe
Sedan Cars
Pickup Trucks Cars
SUV Cars
MPV Cars
Coupe Cars
Changan PH introduces refreshed CS15
Changan PH introduces refreshed CS15

MANILA: Changan Philippines started 2026 with the launch of the new CS15 for the country. According to the Inchcape-led automotive...

Jan 16, 2026
PH-spec Isuzu D-Max, muX display fuel efficiency capability at 2025 DOE-Petron Eco Run
PH-spec Isuzu D-Max, muX display fuel efficiency capability at 2025 DOE-Petron Eco Run

MANILA: Both the Isuzu D-Max and mu-X got good efficiency ratings at the 2025 Department of Energy-Petron Fuel Economy Run...

Jan 16, 2026

New Motorcycles By Body Type

  • Scooter
  • Cruiser
  • Dual Sport
  • Sport
  • Off Road
Scooter Motorcycles
Dual Sport Motorcycles
Sport Motorcycles
Off Road Motorcycles
Mitsubishi Motors PH releases Triton GX 2WD AT
Mitsubishi Motors PH releases Triton GX 2WD AT

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors has added a new automatic transmission option for the Philippine-retailed Triton. Called the GX 2WD AT variant,...

Jan 15, 2026
PH-retailed Hongqi BEVs receive high efficiency ratings at 2025 DOE-Petron Eco Run
PH-retailed Hongqi BEVs receive high efficiency ratings at 2025 DOE-Petron Eco Run

MANILA: Hongqi Philippines’ fielded units — namely the EHS7, EH7, EHS9 — got high fuel efficiency ratings at the 2025...

Jan 15, 2026

New Truck By Body Type

  • Box Body
  • Deck Body
  • Pickup
  • Tipper
  • Tractor Head Trailer
Pickup Trucks
Tipper Trucks
Tractor Head Trailer Trucks
PH-spec Mazda CX-60 gets upgraded
PH-spec Mazda CX-60 gets upgraded

MANILA: Mazda Philippines has fitted performance and comfort-related enhancements on the new CX-60. Per the Bermaz Auto Philippines (the brand’s...

Jan 14, 2026
Vetoing of CARS, RACE fundings to affect EV industry too, group claims
Vetoing of CARS, RACE fundings to affect EV industry too, group claims

MANILA: The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) joined industry player who have expressed their concern over the non-inclusion...

Jan 14, 2026
DOTr amends traffic violation settlement period to 15 working days
DOTr amends traffic violation settlement period to 15 working days

MANILA: Drivers who have been cited for traffic violations may settle their charges within 15 working days instead of the...

Jan 09, 2026
CAMPI joins snowballing concerns on CARS, RACE funding removal in 2026 GAA
CAMPI joins snowballing concerns on CARS, RACE funding removal in 2026 GAA

MANILA:  The removal of the supposed budget for financial incentive commitments granted under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) and...

Jan 09, 2026
Auto industry-related support fundings removed from 2026 nat'l budget
Auto industry-related support fundings removed from 2026 nat'l budget

MANILA: Supposed fundings for automotive-industry related government programs have been vetoed to be part of the 2026 national budget. According...

Jan 07, 2026
MMDA GM Torre to handle major ops immediately
MMDA GM Torre to handle major ops immediately

MANILA: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager General Nicolas Torre 3rd will be in charge of the agency's major...

Jan 05, 2026
Zhang assumes MG PH leadership post
Zhang assumes MG PH leadership post

MANILA: Wei Wei Zhang has just replaced Felix Jiang as the MG (Morris Garages) Motor Philippines president, SAIC Motor Philippines...

Dec 23, 2025
CAMPI-TMA Nov. 2025 YTD retail performance now at 420K
CAMPI-TMA Nov. 2025 YTD retail performance now at 420K

MANILA: The year-to-date retail performance of Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Incorporated (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association...

Dec 19, 2025

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