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GAC PH expands lineup with Aion UT introduction
GAC PH expands lineup with Aion UT introduction

MANILA:  GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Company) International Philippines has formally launched the all-new Aion UT for the local market. The...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 21, 2026
Deepal PH establishes first-ever showroom
Deepal PH establishes first-ever showroom

MANILA: Deepal Philippines, the smart electric vehicle (EV) brand under Changan Automobile, has opened its first showroom in the country....

Paulo Papa . May 21, 2026
Lexus PH recalls select models over faulty fuel pumps
Lexus PH recalls select models over faulty fuel pumps

MANILA:  Lexus Philippines has issued a recalled order over select GS-F and RC-F units for their faulty fuel pumps. As...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 21, 2026
New Corolla Altis variants make Toyota hybrid cars more accessible to Filipinos
New Corolla Altis variants make Toyota hybrid cars more accessible to Filipinos

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) added two new variants to the Corolla Altis roster, namely the E HEV (hybrid electric...

Paulo Papa . May 21, 2026
Isuzu PH upgrades Santa Rosa dealership to meet global outlet standards
Isuzu PH upgrades Santa Rosa dealership to meet global outlet standards

MANILA: The Gencars Incorporated-owned Isuzu dealership in Santa Rosa, Laguna has been upgraded to meet the brand’s outlet standards worldwide....

Ruben Manahan IV . May 13, 2026
GAC PH updates Aion V with new AEP 3.0 architecture
GAC PH updates Aion V with new AEP 3.0 architecture

MANILA: GAC Motor Philippines has updated the Aion V by outfitting it with the new Aion Electric Platform (AEP) 3.0....

Paulo Papa . May 13, 2026
Changan, Mercedes-Benz boost Q1 2026 EV sales in PH
Changan, Mercedes-Benz boost Q1 2026 EV sales in PH

MANILA: Changan and Mercedes-Benz were among those that helped lead the shift to electrified mobility in the Philippines during the...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 11, 2026
Lexus PH launches heavily-updated IS
Lexus PH launches heavily-updated IS

MANILA: Lexus Philippines has heavily-updated the IS a year after it made its global debut.  Seen at the ongoing Auto...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 07, 2026
10th PIMS to feature 17 auto brands, 150 cars
10th PIMS to feature 17 auto brands, 150 cars

MANILA: The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers in the Philippines Incorporated bared the details of the upcoming 10th Philippine International Motor...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 07, 2026
2026 Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival kicks off today
2026 Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival kicks off today

MANILA: The 2026 Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival commences today, giving car buyers the opportunity to test drive various...

Paulo Papa . May 07, 2026
VinFast PH unveils VF MPV7
VinFast PH unveils VF MPV7

MANILA: VinFast has expanded its lineup in the Philippines with the introduction of the VF MPV 7—the brand’s first seven-seater...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 04, 2026
Denza PH launches B5, B8 SUVs
Denza PH launches B5, B8 SUVs

MANILA: Denza Philippines has launched two new off-road-ready sport utility vehicles (SUV) in the form of the B5 and B8....

Paulo Papa . Apr 23, 2026
CAMPI, TMA close Q1 2026 with 10% sales slowdown
CAMPI, TMA close Q1 2026 with 10% sales slowdown

MANILA: First quarter sales of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Incorporated (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association...

Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 20, 2026
All-new Honda Prelude officially goes on sale, priced at P3.498-M
All-new Honda Prelude officially goes on sale, priced at P3.498-M

MANILA: Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) has officially started the sale of the all-new Prelude, which has a price tag...

Paulo Papa . Apr 17, 2026
Cars of MIAS 2026
Cars of MIAS 2026

MANILA: The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 has officially ended, and as the annual motoring event finally wrapped up...

Paulo Papa . Apr 16, 2026
Team Ridemax fields Linglong Tires in PH tire arena
Team Ridemax fields Linglong Tires in PH tire arena

MANILA: Linglong Tires has officially entered the Philippines. Introduced locally under Team Ridemax, the new brand is eyed to boost...

. Apr 08, 2026
Deepal now in PH with 3 all-new models
Deepal now in PH with 3 all-new models

MANILA: Deepal is now in the Philippine market under the stewardship of the Autohub Group of Companies.  As of its...

. Apr 08, 2026
PH-spec BAIC B40 gets PHEV version
PH-spec BAIC B40 gets PHEV version

MANILA: BAIC Philippines has expanded its B40 lineup in the country by bringing in its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. The...

Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 06, 2026
BMW PH unleashes updated X1 model
BMW PH unleashes updated X1 model

MANILA: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation launched a more affordable BMW X1 xDrive25e option in the Philippines. Serving as the...

Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 01, 2026
Geely PH rolls out all-new EX5 EM-i PHEV crossover
Geely PH rolls out all-new EX5 EM-i PHEV crossover

MANILA: Geely Philippines has formally brought to the local market the EX5 EM-i. Serving as the plug-in hybrid electric version...

. Mar 28, 2026

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