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February 4, 2026

First-Ever Nissan Festival Is Officially Largest Gathering Of Nissan Car Clubs And Fans In The Philippines

Nissan Philippines made history with its first-ever Nissan Festival at the Clark International Speedway last February 1. True to its theme “Driven by Passion, Powered by Legacy,” the event brought together over 1,700 enthusiasts and served as the largest official gathering of Nissan car clubs and fans in the country, transforming the speedway into a hub for performance and heritage.

China takes the lead in vehicle safety as it becomes the first country in the world to ban concealed door handles.

Aito cements itself as China’s best-selling luxury brand. In 2025, Seres’ high-end new energy vehicle brand saw its sales exceed 470,000 units. The feat enables them to beat out Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz in the process.

VinFast Philippines Makes Strong 2026 Entry With Limo Green MPV Arriving In March

VinFast appears to be quietly preparing one of its biggest moves in the Philippine market with the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker lining up the launch of its first-ever multi-purpose vehicle (MPV): the 7-seater Limo Green.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH), in partnership with Greensun Automotive Enterprises, Inc. under the Laus Group of Companies announces the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Bataan. This further expands Suzuki’s retail footprint in Central Luzon, strengthening accessibility for customers in the rapidly growing province of Bataan.

Toyota Motor Philippines capped off a great 2025 by cornering a 46.6 percent share of new car sales. While the company already issued its year-end report card, it still begs the question: what models did the heavy lifting? Well, wonder no more as the country’s number one car brand just shared the entire breakdown of its 229,447 units sold last year.

The Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) and its member brands demonstrated volume resilience in 2025, driven by continued demand for transport and logistics solutions amid economic headwinds.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing the Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) back up north as it arrives at the TriNoma Activity Center. Designed to bring Hyundai’s latest innovations closer to Filipinos, the HME offers an engaging space where guests can explore firsthand the brand’s newest models.

BMW 520i And 735i Now Officially Recognized As Hybrids

In a lead up to the launch of the BMW X1 Plug-In Hybrid (most likely in the X1 25e trim) this month, BMW Philippines has managed to score a win by having their 5 Series midsize luxury sedan and 7 Series large luxury sedan officially classified as a Hybrid Electric Vehicles by the Department of Energy (DOE).

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMP Foundation), and the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) marked a major milestone in the Healthcare Mobility for All (HEAL) Program with the introduction of the HEAL Mobile Clinic, an innovative solution that expands access to essential diagnostic and preventive services in underserved communities.

Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. (OJMPI) has appointed four new dealerships, bringing its total of 20 to start 2026. The new dealership hubs are located in Manila Bay, Fairview, Dasmariñas, and Batangas.

Nissan remains fundamentally strong in the Philippines. This is an assurance made by Nissan Philippines president Masao Tsutsumi as he announced an exciting 2026 with a bevvy of new electrified models arriving by mid-year.

MG Philippines is starting the new year with a bang, making its full lineup of vehicles more accessible to Filipino car buyers. As they welcome 2026, SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. is rolling out nationwide offers that cover nearly every MG model—from fuel-efficient hybrids and ICE models to its latest full Electric Vehicles.

ACMobility Now Offers Emergency EV Top-Ups, Says Evro App Enjoys 18,000 Monthly Active Users

ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility arm and the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, concludes another year with continued momentum.

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, have officially announced their partnership with Sunrise Events for the highly anticipated BYD Ironman 70.3 Davao this March 22, 2026. The brand also unveiled their very own BYD Triathlon teams.

Just how well are Chinese brands penetrating the Philippine automotive industry? With CAMPI-TMA members as well as independent distributors such as BYD now declaring its full year 2025 sales, it’s time to get a clearer picture.

Lexus Goes All In On Passenger Cars This 2026 With All-New ES, Refreshed IS

Commercial vehicles may be in the main spotlight at Toyota, but it’s passenger cars that make up all of premium brand Lexus’s all-new offerings in 2026. Confirmed to arrive within the year are the heavily refreshed Lexus IS and the all-new Lexus ES.

Toyota Motor Philippines won’t just be introducing a slew of new vehicles in 2026, but they’re also raising the game when it comes to motorsports.

Toyota Motor Philippines is set to unveil at least five all-new models in 2026 to build on its strong momentum from last year.

The Mazda CX-5 has achieved a milestone: it has managed to breach past five million units in terms of global production and sales. This marks the third Mazda model to surpass the five-million-unit mark following the Mazda 323 and the Mazda3. It also took the shortest timeframe to do so.

Just before 2026 heads into high gear, Toyota Motor Philippines took the time to share some numbers that reflect its performance in 2025.

Kia Posts Highest Growth Among Mainstream Auto Brands In The Philippines In 2025

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, posted 16.7 percent year-on-year growth in 2025, emerging as the fastest-growing mainstream established automotive brand in the country. Retail sales rose from 6,692 units in 2024 to 7,810 units in 2025, reflecting strong consumer confidence in Kia’s vehicles and the brand’s ability to deliver value, innovation, and reliability to Filipino motorists.

Ford Philippines, in partnership with Fairlane Automotive Ventures, Inc. (FAVI), has inaugurated a bigger Ford Iloilo. Now situated at a new location, it will better serve Ford’s growing customer base in the region.

Pet-Friendly 2026 Jaecoo J5 Is Omoda & Jaecoo PH's First HEV Offering

It’s confirmed: the Jaecoo J5 HEV is officially making its way to the Philippines. Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. (OJPH)’s first-ever hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) joins the pure combustion, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric offerings from the brand.

The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i better watch out, Geely is entering the segment with its very own plug-in hybrid crossover called the EX5 EM-i. And the wait won’t be long as the first batch has arrived at Philippine ports ahead of a first quarter launch.

Chevrolet Philippines, through its official distributor Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), kicks off the year by extending “The Gift of Great Service”— an exclusive Out-of-Warranty Change Oil Package Promo designed to give Chevrolet owners added peace of mind on the road.

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February 4, 2026

First-Ever Nissan Festival Is Officially Largest Gathering Of Nissan Car Clubs And Fans In The Philippines

China Becomes First Country In The World To Ban Hidden Door Handles

Aito Is China's Best-Selling Luxury New Energy Vehicle Brand

February 3, 2026

VinFast Philippines Makes Strong 2026 Entry With Limo Green MPV Arriving In March

Suzuki Auto Opens In Bataan

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February 2, 2026

BMW 520i And 735i Now Officially Recognized As Hybrids

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Omoda & Jaecoo Is Now 20 Dealerships Strong In The Philippines

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January 31, 2026

ACMobility Now Offers Emergency EV Top-Ups, Says Evro App Enjoys 18,000 Monthly Active Users

BYD Cars PH Partners For Ironman 70.3 Davao

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January 30, 2026

Lexus Goes All In On Passenger Cars This 2026 With All-New ES, Refreshed IS

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January 29, 2026

Kia Posts Highest Growth Among Mainstream Auto Brands In The Philippines In 2025

Bigger New Ford Iloilo Now Open

January 28, 2026

Pet-Friendly 2026 Jaecoo J5 Is Omoda & Jaecoo PH's First HEV Offering

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