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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 25, 2026

Winners And Losers: First Half 2026 Philippine Auto Industry Report Card


With members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) revealing their June figures, it’s time to look closer at the auto industry’s first half 2026 report card.

July 23, 2026

New Car Sales Surge In June 2026


The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) reported a combined sales of 37,231 units this June, showing an 11 percent growth from the previous month. This makes June the group’s highest selling month so far this year.

July 21, 2026

The Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM Is The Philippines' Best-Selling PHEV For H1 2026


The Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM is now the Philippines’ top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model for both the first and second quarters of 2026, based on the latest sales results released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI).

July 16, 2026

Xpeng Announces Philippine Market Entry In Q3 2026


As part of its continued expansion in Southeast Asia, Xpeng will officially enter the Philippine market in the third quarter of 2026 through Xpeng Philippines. The company will introduce two smart EV models as its initial lineup, with further product and launch details to be announced closer to market introduction.

July 14, 2026

Inchcape Philippines To Cease Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Distribution


More trouble looks to be brewing for Inchcape Philippines. In the same month that they announced the sale of their Mazda retail operations to Bermaz Auto Philippines, they’ve now announced that they’re ceasing the distribution of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram (CDJR) as well.