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April 16, 2025

BYD Is Targeting To Have More Dealers Than Toyota Around The Philippines By End 2025

BYD is targeting to overtake Toyota in the number of operational dealerships by the end of 2025. The world’s number one New Energy Vehicle brand, distributed in the Philippines by ACMobility, plans to have 77 operational dealerships by the end of the year. Currently they have 29. In contrast, Toyota Motor Philippines has 74 around the country.

VinFast PH To Rival Tesla, ACMobility With Plans To Open Own EV Charging Network, Dealership Expansion Plans

VinFast Philippines has announced ambitious expansion plans in the local market. The Vietnamese carmaker has targets to expand to over 60 locations in the country and will open their own EV charging network to rival Tesla and even ACMobility courtesy of its independently run subsidiary, V-Green.

Chevrolet PH Sales Grew 112% In 2024; Announces Arrival Of EVs This Year

Under the leadership of HARI, Chevrolet ended 2024 on a strong note and entered Q1 2025 with plans to expand its dealer network and elevate customer satisfaction across all fronts.

How Many Cars Does Toyota Produce In Santa Rosa, Laguna?

Toyota has made the headlines by dominating new car sales in the Philippines. Last February alone, Toyota managed to sell 18,528 units, good enough for a 47.3 percent market share. These figures, impressively, are nine percent higher year-on-year and 2 percent higher month-on-month. For the first two months, their sales tally has already reached 36,606 units—an 11 percent growth for 2025 so far. But just how many of these vehicles are made at the Santa Rosa, Laguna plant?

New Car Sales Rose 2.9 Percent Last February As Toyota Dominates With 47.3% Market Share

New car sales last February rose marginally from 38,072 units in 2024 to 39,164 units—a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase. And despite having fewer calendar days, it’s a 4.1 percent increase versus January 2025’s figures.

Dax Avenido Is GWM Philippines Brand Head And Marketing Director

GWM Philippines under the Luxuriant Automotive Group Inc. formally appoints Mr. Dax Avenido as its new Brand Head and Marketing Director. He will be reporting to Mr. Ruben Tan, President of GWM Philippines. Bringing in his strong expertise in the industry, Avenido has widely contributed to the success of different automotive brands including Toyota, Nissan, and MG. He brings over two decades of experience in the automotive industry.

New Car Sales Rose 10 Percent In January As Premium Brands Struggle

New car sales are off to a bullish start with a 10 percent year-on-year increase. Based on the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), a total of 37,604 vehicles were sold in January, 10.4 percent higher than 34,060 units sold in January 2024.

The Juice Is Loose: Omoda & Jaecoo Has Finally, Really, Surely, Officially Launched In The Philippines

A year (or two) in the making, Omoda & Jaecoo has finally, really, officially launched in the Philippines with three models: the Omoda C5, Omoda E5, and the Jaecoo EJ6. It makes the country the fifth Southeast Asian market for Omoda & Jaecoo.

Nissan Releases Official Statement On Fate Of Terra, Navara Assembly Plant

Nissan has clarified statements coming from president and CEO Makoto Uchida during its investors briefing yesterday, particularly when it comes to its Thailand assembly operations.

Geely Motor PH Outlines Cheaper, Better, Faster Strategy

Geely is now operating as a subsidiary with direct ties to Geely Automotive International Corporation (GAIC). During its brand re-launch, the head of Geely Motor Philippines, Willy Wan outlined its strategy which can be summarized as: cheaper, better, faster.

Ford China President To Head International Markets Group Including Philippines

Former Ford Philippines managing director and current head of the International Markets Group, Kay Hart, will have a new role within the Ford Motor Company.

Mitsubishi Pledges P 7-Billion Investment To Produce A New Model In The Philippines

Despite challenges elsewhere, Mitsubishi Motors says they remain committed to the Philippines. In fact, the Japanese carmaker pledged an additional P 7-billion investment in the next five years, including plans to join the Philippine government’s replacement to the CARS program.

Dingdong Dantes Is Just One Of The 2,089 New GAC Emzoom Owners In 2024

Dingdong Dantes is just one of the 2,089 new GAC Emzoom owners last year. The actor and GAC Motor Philippines pitchman likely played a pivotal role in the brand’s continued rise in the country.

BYD Cars PH Reveals Its 2024 Sales And It's Enough To Worry The Competition

It’s no longer a mystery. BYD Cars Philippines has finally revealed its 2024 full-year sales figures: 4,780 units. The figure falls short of being placed in CAMPI-TMA’s Top 10 best-selling vehicle brands, but it’s enough for them to overtake Foton for 11th place. They are also now officially the second best-selling Chinese brand in the country just behind MG.

Toyota Set For Growth In 2025 As They Plan To Offer EVs, PHEVs

Toyota has an unsurmountable lead in terms of new vehicle sales in the Philippines, capturing a 46.66 percent market share. Its 218,019 vehicles sold in 2024 was a new record, beating 2023’s 200,031 figure. More bad news for the competition? They have no plans of slowing down.

PH Auto Parts Makers Want Local Content Requirement In New Cars

After saying that the local auto parts industry is in survival mode, the Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is urging the government to step in and implement policies to help revive it.

Toyota is once again the best-selling car brand in the world beating the Volkswagen Group. Lifted by global demand for its hybrids, the Japanese carmaker sold 10.821 million vehicles compared to Volkswagen’s 9.03 million. However, production bottlenecks and challenging market conditions, primarily in China, meant a 3.7 percent decline compared to 2023—its first decrease in two years.

Jetour Auto PH Achieves 67 Percent Year-On-Year Growth

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) continues its steady growth in its second year of operations, achieving sales of 1,702 vehicles in 2024. This number represents a 67 percent year-on-year growth for the brand in the country, or 684 units more than 2023 sales of 1,018 units.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) maintains its position as the number one truck brand in the Philippines. It’s a position they’ve maintained for 25 consecutive years, a testament to their commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA), the sole organization representing the country’s automotive parts manufacturing industry, is raising the alarm on the sector’s continued decline. Once a robust industry with 140 company members at its peak in 1997, the association now struggles with barely 40 active members.

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April 16, 2025

BYD Is Targeting To Have More Dealers Than Toyota Around The Philippines By End 2025

April 12, 2025

VinFast PH To Rival Tesla, ACMobility With Plans To Open Own EV Charging Network, Dealership Expansion Plans

April 10, 2025

Chevrolet PH Sales Grew 112% In 2024; Announces Arrival Of EVs This Year

March 30, 2025

How Many Cars Does Toyota Produce In Santa Rosa, Laguna?

March 25, 2025

New Car Sales Rose 2.9 Percent Last February As Toyota Dominates With 47.3% Market Share

March 6, 2025

Dax Avenido Is GWM Philippines Brand Head And Marketing Director

March 2, 2025

New Car Sales Rose 10 Percent In January As Premium Brands Struggle

February 21, 2025

The Juice Is Loose: Omoda & Jaecoo Has Finally, Really, Surely, Officially Launched In The Philippines

February 14, 2025

Nissan Releases Official Statement On Fate Of Terra, Navara Assembly Plant

February 13, 2025

Geely Motor PH Outlines Cheaper, Better, Faster Strategy

February 11, 2025

Ford China President To Head International Markets Group Including Philippines

February 9, 2025

Mitsubishi Pledges P 7-Billion Investment To Produce A New Model In The Philippines

February 5, 2025

Dingdong Dantes Is Just One Of The 2,089 New GAC Emzoom Owners In 2024

February 3, 2025

BYD Cars PH Reveals Its 2024 Sales And It's Enough To Worry The Competition

February 2, 2025

Toyota Set For Growth In 2025 As They Plan To Offer EVs, PHEVs

January 31, 2025

PH Auto Parts Makers Want Local Content Requirement In New Cars

Toyota Is 2024's Best-Selling Car Brand In The World; Philippines Ranks 3rd In Southeast Asia

January 30, 2025

Jetour Auto PH Achieves 67 Percent Year-On-Year Growth

Isuzu Dominates Philippine Truck Market With 41% Share

Philippine Parts Makers Association: "We're Fighting For Survival"