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CAMPI-TMA May 2026 YTD sales down by 12%
CAMPI-TMA May 2026 YTD sales down by 12%

MANILA: With 2026 nearly on its halfway mark, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Incorporated (CAMPI) and the Truck...

Mitsubishi PH adds new variant to Xforce roster
Mitsubishi PH adds new variant to Xforce roster

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has updated the Xforce, providing buyers with a new, more accessible variant.  Dubbed the...

Paulo Papa . Today
LC300 HEV now available at Toyota PH dealerships
LC300 HEV now available at Toyota PH dealerships

MANILA: After being showcased at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has immediately made available...

Ruben Manahan IV . Jun 25, 2026
Geely PH officially launches EX2
Geely PH officially launches EX2

MANILA: Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) officially launched the EX2 rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback at an event held at the Glorietta Palm...

Paulo Papa . Jun 24, 2026
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

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