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BYD now an AVID member
BYD now an AVID member

MANILA: Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Incorporated (MAPVI), the local distributor of BYD mass-market vehicles, has joined the Association of Vehicle...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jun 16, 2026
Haval H7 further expands GWM PH SUV lineup
Haval H7 further expands GWM PH SUV lineup

MANILA: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines officially launched the Haval H7 new-energy pickup truck, effectively expanding its sport utility vehicle...

Paulo Papa . Jun 16, 2026
Avatr makes PH debut
Avatr makes PH debut

MANILA: More Changan sub-brands are entering the local market, with Avatr officially launching in the Philippines, marking the premium electric...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jun 15, 2026
Here’s what transpired at the 10th PIMS 
Here’s what transpired at the 10th PIMS 

MANILA: The 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) came to a successful conclusion with a strong turnout.  Thousands of visitors...

Paulo Papa . Jun 08, 2026
BYD introduces Sealion 7 in PH
BYD introduces Sealion 7 in PH

MANILA: ACMobility has launched the BYD Sealion 7 in the Philippines. Pegged as the Chinese automaker’s leading fully electric sport...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 28, 2026
Dongfeng Motor PH grows lineup with Vigo EV debut
Dongfeng Motor PH grows lineup with Vigo EV debut

MANILA: Dongfeng Motors Philippines has further expanded its lineup with the launch of the Vigo EV. In a statement, the...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 27, 2026
10th PIMS: 10 things to watch out for
10th PIMS: 10 things to watch out for

MANILA: The 10th edition of the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is shaping up to be one of the biggest,...

Paulo Papa . May 25, 2026
CAMPI-TMA Apr. 2026 sales drop by 12%
CAMPI-TMA Apr. 2026 sales drop by 12%

MANILA: The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers in the Philippines Incorporated (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) has sold 132,867 vehicles...

Ruben Manahan IV . May 25, 2026
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

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