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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...

. Mar 21, 2026
Kanazawa to lead Nissan PH starting Apr. 1
Kanazawa to lead Nissan PH starting Apr. 1

MANILA: Nissan Philippines will have a new President in the form of Yoshinori Kanazawa, who will take the position on...

Paulo Papa . Mar 17, 2026
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

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