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Subaru recalls 70K Crosstrek, Forester Hybrids in North America over ‘leaking’ fuel system
Subaru recalls 70K Crosstrek, Forester Hybrids in North America over ‘leaking’ fuel system

MANILA: Subaru is recalling almost 70,000 hybrid units of Crosstrek and Forester in North America for "faulty" fuel systems. In...

Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 02, 2026
Fuel prices to go up anew amid US-Iran conflict
Fuel prices to go up anew amid US-Iran conflict

MANILA: Fuel companies in the Philippines are set to conduct another round of price hikes on all their products at...

Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 02, 2026
GAC GS8 to get HEV variant
GAC GS8 to get HEV variant

MANILA: The GAC GS8 sport utility vehicle (SUV) will get a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) variant soon.  GAC International Philippines...

Paulo Papa . Feb 27, 2026
Denza D9 makes official PH debut
Denza D9 makes official PH debut

MANILA: Denza Philippines has officially launched its initial entry to the country’s premium people mover segment — the D9.  It...

Paulo Papa . Feb 27, 2026
CAMPI-TMA Jan. 2026 sales fall 10%, industry still targets 500K units by yearend
CAMPI-TMA Jan. 2026 sales fall 10%, industry still targets 500K units by yearend

MANILA: The country’s automotive distributors posted a 10-percent year-on-year decline in sales in January 2026, reflecting a slowdown after the...

. Feb 26, 2026
Mitsubishi Xpander named as PH's top-selling model for 2025
Mitsubishi Xpander named as PH's top-selling model for 2025

MANILA: The Mitsubishi Xpander is the best-selling vehicle in the Philippines for 2025. According to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC),...

Paulo Papa . Feb 26, 2026
Volvo ES90, EX90 BEVs make PH debut
Volvo ES90, EX90 BEVs make PH debut

MANILA: Hariphil Asia Resources Incorporated (HARI)-led Volvo Philippines rolled out the ES90 Ultra sedan and EX90 sport utility battery electric...

Paulo Papa . Feb 25, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors PH hits 900k production mark for L300
Mitsubishi Motors PH hits 900k production mark for L300

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has rolled out the 900,000th example of the L300, marking a major production milestone...

Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 25, 2026
Suzuki Jimny gets updated for 2026
Suzuki Jimny gets updated for 2026

MANILA: The three-door version of the Suzuki Jimny gets some noteworthy updates for 2026.  According to the local wing of...

Paulo Papa . Feb 19, 2026
Honda Cars PH spruces up CR-V
Honda Cars PH spruces up CR-V

MANILA: Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) has just updated the new CR-V. The Japanese midsize sport utility vehicle’s latest iteration...

Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 07, 2026
ACMobility scales EV ecosystem with more EV stations, services in 2025
ACMobility scales EV ecosystem with more EV stations, services in 2025

MANILA: ACMobility ensured that the ecosystem for electric vehicles (EV) in the Philippines has improved in 2025 by putting up...

Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 06, 2026
GWM PH brings out Haval H9
GWM PH brings out Haval H9

MANILA: GWM Philippines has finally introduced its contender in the highly-contested midsize sport utility vehicle category, the Haval H9. Set...

Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 04, 2026
Major price hike set for 1st week of Feb.
Major price hike set for 1st week of Feb.

MANILA: Another major price hike for products at the pump is set to take place tomorrow. Per the respective updates...

Paulo Papa . Feb 02, 2026
Hongqi e-HS9, HQ9 join The Bellevue Manila's fleet
Hongqi e-HS9, HQ9 join The Bellevue Manila's fleet

MANILA: Two Hongqi models are now part of The Bellevue Manila’s fleet that are ready to transport customers. Following the...

Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 02, 2026
Geely EX5 EM-i debut set for Q1 2026
Geely EX5 EM-i debut set for Q1 2026

MANILA: The Geely EX5 EM-i is set to be launched for the local market soon. An exact date is yet...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 29, 2026
Portions of NLEX to see temporary lane closures this weekend
Portions of NLEX to see temporary lane closures this weekend

MANILA: The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation will temporarily close several lanes on NLEX for maintenance and improvement works.  Other...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 29, 2026
Suzuki PH secures 3rd place in 2025 CAMPI sales rankings
Suzuki PH secures 3rd place in 2025 CAMPI sales rankings

MANILA: Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) bested Ford Motor Company Philippines in the third spot of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers...

Paulo Papa . Jan 28, 2026
CAMPI gets a new president
CAMPI gets a new president

MANILA: Jose Maria Atienza has formally accepted the top leadership position for the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 27, 2026
GAC consolidates sub-brands in PH now in under sole firm
GAC consolidates sub-brands in PH now in under sole firm

MANILA: GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Company) International Philippines is now the brand’s official subsidiary in the country. In a statement,...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 26, 2026
PH auto industry sales barely miss 500k-unit mark
PH auto industry sales barely miss 500k-unit mark

MANILA: Vehicle sales in the Philippines in the full 12 months of 2025 reached 491,395 units, the Chamber of Automotive...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 23, 2026

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