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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Car Sales Down 5.5 Percent Last August As Suzuki Takes Third Spot

New vehicle sales have dived by 5.5 percent to 36,174 units last August compared to the previous month and down 8 percent compared to August 2024. It marks the second weakest month for the auto industry based on the August joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

JL Daez Joins Ford Philippines As New Communications Manager

Communications professional Joseph Lawrence “JL” Daez is joining Ford Philippines as its new Communications Manager starting September 22, 2025.

It's Official: Ayala, Volkswagen Part Ways In The Philippines

Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI), a wholly owned subsidiary of AC Industrials, and Volkswagen AG have formally agreed to conclude their partnership for the distribution of Volkswagen vehicles in the Philippines. This marks the third brand dropped by Ayala in the span of a year following KTM/Husqvarna and Maxus.

By Putting People First, ACMobility Has Accelerated Its Business To Corner 8 Percent Of The Philippine Car Market

ACMobility’s investment in people has helped accelerate its business. Since the rebrand, ACMobility has grown its headcount rose from 1,370 in 2023 to over 1,600 by mid-2025, with a target of surpassing 1,700 by year-end, driven largely by the expansion of the BYD brand and the Mobility Infrastructure Group.

The continued softening demand for brand-new cars is threatening to wipe out the gains made by the Philippine auto industry during the first half of 2025. This is based on July 2025 joint CAMPI-TMA sales breakdown.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACD), the exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, has appointed Jacob Ang as its new President, effective September 1, 2025.

Subaru Philippine Sales Plunge 64 Percent In First Half 2025

Motor Image Pilipinas has been fairly quiet this 2025, and we probably know why: sales aren’t doing too well.

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2025 report card of the state of the Philippine EV industry.

Two Seasoned Automotive Executives Join GWM Philippines Leadership Team

Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), the oﬃcial importer and distributor of GWM vehicles in the Philippines, announces the appointment of two seasoned automotive professionals to its growing leadership team.

Ayala Corporation Officially Ends Maxus Distributorship In The Philippines

SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC) and AC Industrials–Ayala’s industrial technology arm–have concluded their partnership for the distribution of Maxus vehicles in the country. Both companies see this transition as a strategic step, allowing each party to realign and focus on their respective core strengths in response to shifting market dynamics.

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December 3, 2025

Chery Vaults Over Competition As Philippines' Best-Selling Plug-In Hybrid Brand

December 1, 2025

10th Philippine International Motor Show Is Set From June 4 To 7 2026

November 26, 2025

Toyota Hits Sales Milestone In October With Highest Monthly Sales In 2025 As Rivals Left Scrambling

November 22, 2025

GAC Releases Official Statement On Philippine Distributor Switch

November 4, 2025

Here's Your Full New Car Sales Breakdown For September 2025 (And January To September Year-To-Date)

October 13, 2025

Jetour Auto PH Is Now Part Of UAAGI Brand Porfolio

October 11, 2025

VinFast's Record Breaking Sales In Vietnam Paints A Stark Contrast To Its Worst Perfomance In The Philippines

Motorcycle Sales Are Up 11.8 Percent From January-August 2025

September 30, 2025

Isuzu Continues To Lead PH Truck Market With 10 Percent Year-On-Year Growth

September 27, 2025

Astara Philippines Announces Major Organizational Changes

September 24, 2025

New Car Sales Down 5.5 Percent Last August As Suzuki Takes Third Spot

September 22, 2025

JL Daez Joins Ford Philippines As New Communications Manager

September 18, 2025

It's Official: Ayala, Volkswagen Part Ways In The Philippines

September 1, 2025

By Putting People First, ACMobility Has Accelerated Its Business To Corner 8 Percent Of The Philippine Car Market

New Car Sales Remain Soft In July, Full-Year 2025 Industry Target May Be In Trouble

Jacob Ang Is BMW Philippines' New President

August 28, 2025

Subaru Philippine Sales Plunge 64 Percent In First Half 2025

The State Of The Philippine EV Industry (As Of 2025)

August 27, 2025

Two Seasoned Automotive Executives Join GWM Philippines Leadership Team

August 12, 2025

Ayala Corporation Officially Ends Maxus Distributorship In The Philippines