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October 9, 2026

GWM Philippines Hits All-Time Record Sales Last September


GWM Philippines closed September 2026 with 262 units sold, its highest monthly total since the brand’s launch. The result tops August’s 232 units, itself a record, and brings YTD sales to 836 units. Continued strong demand for the Haval H7 drove the growth.
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October 3, 2026

Geely PH May Have Just Broken Into The Top 5 In New Car Sales Last September


Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) reached a sales milestone last September. Last month, it has sold 1,023 vehicles—the first time it has crossed the 1,000-unit mark in a single month.
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September 28, 2026

BYD Climbs To 2nd Place In August 2026 New Car Sales As Chinese Brands Now Occupy 40% Of Top 10


There is a new world order shaping up when it comes to the Philippine car industry. While new car sales have dropped August 2026, Chinese carmakers have now increased their presence in terms of the Top 10 best-selling brands.
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September 24, 2026

Could EU And Philippine Free Trade Agreement Open Doors To More Affordable Euro Cars?


The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been busy as of late. It was recently reported that the Philippines and Japan are currently in talks to amend the current Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA). The Philippine side is asking that Japan implement a zero tariff rate on exported bananas, and in return, Japanese imported cars will get a lower tariff rate.
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Bananas For Cheaper Japanese Cars: JPEPA Might Scrap 3.0-liter Displacement Rule


A couple of weeks ago, a report came out that the Philippines is trying to leverage a new trade deal with Japan. This specific deal will affect Philippine-grown bananas exported to Japan and Japanese cars imported to the Philippines.
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September 14, 2026

Tim Wels Is Ford Philippines' New Managing Director


Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Tim Wels as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective November 1, 2026. Tim is currently general manager, Marketing and Strategy, Ford Australia. He will succeed Pedro Simoes who will be repatriating to the Middle East.
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September 9, 2026

BYD Cars Philippines Sales Rise 99 Percent Year-On-Year With 28,399 Units Sold


BYD Cars Philippines has sold 28,399 units from January to August 2026. This eight-month performance represents a 99 percent year-on-year increase, and has already carried the brand past its full-year 2025 total (26,122 units) a full four months ahead of schedule. In August alone, BYD sold 4,682 units.
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September 8, 2026

GWM Philippines Just Set A New Monthly Sales Record Last August 2026


GWM Philippines closed August 2026 with a new monthly sales record selling 232 units—this is more than twice the brand’s previous monthly high of 100 units recorded in June 2026.
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August 26, 2026

Inchape Philippines Loses Changan, The Third Brand It Has Lost This 2026


It’s official: Inchcape Philippines just lost itself another brand. Having already lost their sole Mazda dealership and the distributorship of Stellantis’ Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram brands, they’re set to lose Changan.
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August 25, 2026

New Car Sales Reach Monthly High Last July 2026


The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) reported total sales of 37,319 units for the month of July. Combined with sales estimates of other automotive brands, total Philippine industry sales reached 42,880—the highest monthly sales yet for the year.
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Michelin PH Appoints New Importer-Distributors Including Bermaz Auto Philippines


Michelin Philippines is strengthening its distribution network through a more specialized ecosystem that aligns expertise with the distinct requirements of different customer segments. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Michelin is building a model that reflects how customers buy, operate, maintain, and manage their vehicles and equipment.
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August 23, 2026

ACMobility Suffers 1H 2026 Loss Despite BYD Sales Surge


ACMobility suffered a P 57 million net loss in the first half of 2026 compared to a P 34 million profit in the same period last year despite booming BYD sales. This was revealed in Ayala Corporation’s 1H 2026 financial report.
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August 14, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Lynk & Co Will Now Become A Geely Motor Philippines Subsidiary


Lynk & Co has been officially integrated into Geely Motor Philippines as a wholly owned subsidiary. This was confirmed by an announcement from the Chinese automaker.
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August 7, 2026

Three Diamond Logo Returns For Fuso In The Philippines


Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) brings back the well-known three-diamond Mitsubishi logo to Mitsubishi Fuso in the Philippine market.
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Lexus PH's Alfred Ty Says They're Equipped To Navigate Current Challenging Market Conditions


Lexus Philippines (and Toyota Motor Philippines) chairman Alfred V. Ty publicly acknowledged the headwinds faced by luxury car brands in the Philippines and that his company is more than ready to face them.
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August 5, 2026

Toyota Motor PH Confident Of Hitting 3-Million Cumulative Sales Mark By End 2026


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is targeting to breach the three million cumulative sales mark by the end of 2026. This as the country’s leading carmaker officially celebrated its 38th anniversary last August 3.
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July 30, 2026

Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy Program Officially Signed Aiming To Reduce Cost EV Cost Gap To ICE


Malacañang has officially signed Executive Order No. 121 providing for the framework for the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy Program or EVIS.
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July 29, 2026

Is BYD Now The Philippines' 2nd Best-Selling Car Brand?


BYD Cars Philippines has issued a clarificatory statement regarding its position as the Philippines’ second best-selling car brand.
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July 28, 2026

Tesla Tops Philippine EV Sales Charts For 2 Straight Months


Despite having just two vehicles and no taxi fleet to satisfy, Tesla Philippines has topped the battery electric vehicle sales charts for two months in a row.
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July 27, 2026

Hyundai Philippines Welcomes New President, Eyes Continued Growth


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) officially announces the appointment of Mr. Byung Goo Ko as its new President, effective July 27, 2026.
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