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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...

. 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...

. 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
ACMobility, Kia renew ties
ACMobility, Kia renew ties

MANILA: ACMobilty and Kia Corporation have renewed their partnership for the Philippines, Their ties were formally renewed last March 18...

. Mar 27, 2026
Arai to helm Honda Cars PH
Arai to helm Honda Cars PH

MANILA: Honda Cars Philippines, Incorporated (HCPI) will soon have Hidekazu Arai as its president. The Japanese automaker’s local distributor said...

. Mar 27, 2026
PBBM declares 'State of Nat’l Energy Emergency'
PBBM declares 'State of Nat’l Energy Emergency'

MANILA: The Philippines is now under “state of national energy emergency,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared. The declaration was based...

. Mar 26, 2026
Here’s the all-new Changan Eado Plus in 8 images
Here’s the all-new Changan Eado Plus in 8 images

MANILA: Inchcape Philippines has introduced the all-new Changan Eado Plus. The newest nameplate in the Chinese automaker’s local roster is...

. Mar 26, 2026
GWM PH names Del Pilar as new sales director
GWM PH names Del Pilar as new sales director

MANILA: Automotive industry veteran Michael John del Pilar has joined GWM (Great Wall Motors) Philippines’ leadership team. In a statement,...

. Mar 25, 2026
DOE allows ‘limited’ Euro 2 usage in PH
DOE allows ‘limited’ Euro 2 usage in PH

MANILA: The Department of Energy (DOE) has allowed the use of Euro 2 fuels as a contingency measure to ensure...

Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 23, 2026
More vehicle buyers shift to xEVs
More vehicle buyers shift to xEVs

MANILA: The demand for electrified vehicles (xEV) continues to grow as far as the members of the Chamber of Automotive...

Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 21, 2026

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