SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, had an exceptional 2025.
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January 17, 2026
BMW Philippines Closes 2025 With 17 Percent Growth; Confirms New Entry-Level PHEV Model To Arrive
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, had an exceptional 2025.
Deepal Entering The Philippines Via Autohub Group
Autohub Group is strengthening its push into next-generation mobility with the addition of Deepal to its automotive portfolio, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion within the electrified vehicle space.
January 7, 2026
Nissan Philippines Appoints New Senior Manager For Communications
Nissan Philippines announces the appointment of Lyka De La Cruz-Andres as Senior Manager for Communications, effective January 5, 2026.
Local Parts Makers Warn Local Auto Assembly Could Disappear With PBBM's CARS, RACE Veto
The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is sounding the alarm following the President’s veto of the proposed budget for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) and the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) programs, warning that the decision threatens what remains of local vehicle manufacturing in the Philippines.
January 6, 2026
Philippine Government Deals Blow To Local Auto Manufacturing By Removing Support For CARS, RACE Programs
The Philippine government has dealt a blow to local automotive manufacturing as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed support for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy or CARS program and its replacement, the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program.
December 23, 2025
MG Philippines Appoints New President
SAIC Motor Philippines Inc. (SMPI), the official distributor of MG vehicles in the Philippines, announced a significant leadership transition. Felix Jiang, the pioneering President of SMPI, will be reassigned to MG Australia, while Wei Wei Zhang will assume the role of President of MG Philippines.
December 22, 2025
Toyota Reports 45 Percent Growth In Electrified Vehicle Sales So Far In 2025
Toyota Motor Philippines reports a 45 percent year-on-year growth when it comes to their electrified vehicle sales. Sales of Toyota and Lexus brands combined showed a total of 16,986 “xEV” sold as of end November.
December 18, 2025
BYD Is On Track To Beat Toyota's Dealer Count By End-2025
In April of this year, BYD Cars Philippines made the bold pronouncement that they will have more Toyota dealerships by the end of 2025. The Chinese New Energy Vehicle brand, distributed by ACMobility, has just sent in an update and things are looking pretty close.
December 16, 2025
Philippine Auto Industry Takes Tough Stance On Counterfeit Parts Sold Online
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has officially signed the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading e-commerce platforms, witnessed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). This reinforces the organization’s commitment to protect consumers from counterfeit automotive products and promote vehicle safety standards across the country.
December 9, 2025
BMW Philippines Already Beat Their Full-Year 2024 Sales With A Month To Spare
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, today confirmed a historic sales milestone: Year-to-Date deliveries through November 2025 have reached 843 units, officially surpassing the total sales volume of 815 units achieved in the full calendar year of 2024.
December 3, 2025
Chery Vaults Over Competition As Philippines' Best-Selling Plug-In Hybrid Brand
United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Chery automobiles in the Philippines, is topping industry sales charts for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Their strong performance is attributed to the all-new Tiggo rEV CD-M 7-seater PHEV SUV which recently saw the release of a new Luxury Edition (LE) variant.
December 1, 2025
10th Philippine International Motor Show Is Set From June 4 To 7 2026
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) is holding the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) on June 4 to 7, 2026.
November 26, 2025
Toyota Hits Sales Milestone In October With Highest Monthly Sales In 2025 As Rivals Left Scrambling
It’s official: the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) have re-forecasted their year-end 2025 targets amidst months of softening car sales. The industry association which comprises around 92 percent of all new vehicle sold in the Philippines is adjusting its year-end target to 486,000 units—down from the original 500,000 units set at the start of 2025. Nonetheless, this is still around 4 percent higher than 2024’s 467,252 units.
November 22, 2025
GAC Releases Official Statement On Philippine Distributor Switch
After several media outlets preempted an official announcement from Astara Philippines, GAC’s exclusive Philippine distributor, it left stakeholders, dealers, and even customers scrambling for answers. Even GAC China itself got into the act, releasing an official statement.
November 4, 2025
Here's Your Full New Car Sales Breakdown For September 2025 (And January To September Year-To-Date)
New vehicle sales dropped 3.8 percent last September—the third straight month of declines—dragged by dwindling demand for passenger cars and tightening lending from banks and financial institutions.
October 13, 2025
Jetour Auto PH Is Now Part Of UAAGI Brand Porfolio
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the leading multi-brand automotive distributor in the Philippines, announces that Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) is now officially part of the UAAGI portfolio of automotive brands.
October 11, 2025
VinFast's Record Breaking Sales In Vietnam Paints A Stark Contrast To Its Worst Perfomance In The Philippines
VinFast has become the first automobile brand in Vietnam to surpass 100,000 vehicle sales within the first three quarters of a single year. The milestone shows the stark contrast the carmaker is facing when compared to its operations in the Philippines.
Motorcycle Sales Are Up 11.8 Percent From January-August 2025
Four-wheeled vehicle sales may be heading for a flat year this 2025, but the Philippine motorcycle industry continues to ride strong as so far as the first eight months of the year are concerned.
September 30, 2025
Isuzu Continues To Lead PH Truck Market With 10 Percent Year-On-Year Growth
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), reports significant market share growth across truck categories III to V in January to August of 2025 compared to the same period last year, based on the combined sales report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA). IPC retained its position as the overall market leader with a commanding 42.7 percent market share.
September 27, 2025
Astara Philippines Announces Major Organizational Changes
In renewed efforts to solidify its position in the Philippine automotive market, Astara Philippines, the exclusive Philippine distributor of brands such as GAC, JAC, JMC, and Peugeot, announces significant changes to its management team effective October 1, 2025.
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