Changan, under Inchcape Philippines, is going the brand ambassador route by introducing Donny Pangilinan as its first-ever brand ambassador. And if that’s not enough to get your attention, how about price cuts of as much as P 520,000?
May 30, 2025
Donny Or Discounts? Will You Consider Changan With These Moves?
Changan, under Inchcape Philippines, is going the brand ambassador route by introducing Donny Pangilinan as its first-ever brand ambassador. And if that’s not enough to get your attention, how about price cuts of as much as P 520,000?
CAMPI Celebrates 30th Anniversary With New Vision
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), the country’s leading automotive industry association, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a renewed vision for the future.
Honda Details Next-Generation Electric AWD System
When Honda announced that they’re working on their next-generation two-motor hybrid system, they also mentioned something about an electric all-wheel drive system. Now, the carmaker has announced more technical details of this system which will become a core technology in its electrified model line-up.
Petron Adds 5 More EV Charging Station Locations
Around 6 months after the opening of its first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at NLEX KM 23 Northbound, Petron has expanded the location of its Petron Power Up EV Chargers to five additional locations.
Toyota Motor PH Introduces New Hilux Variant For 2025
Toyota Motor Philippines adds a new variant to its Hilux for 2025, bringing the total number of available Hilux models (not counting special colors) to a total of 14.
Jetour Opens In Taytay
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) opens its newest dealership: Jetour Auto Taytay. Located in the CW Depot Compound along the Manila East Road in Barangay Dolores in Taytay, province of Rizal, its 130 square meters of business space is able to display up to 5 Jetour models. Plus, it also offers a charging port for the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
May 29, 2025
VinFast Inks Deal With 4 New Partners To Expand Service Network
Instead of expanding its own dealership network, VinFast continues its unorthodox strategy of appointing additional service partners to service its vehicles in the country. The Vietnamese EV maker has signed a collaboration agreement with four new partners: Goodyear Philippines, Tire King and Rubber Products, Power Tread Services, and Marcjan Cavite to help VinFast reach its goal of establishing 100 authorized service workshops across the Philippines this year.
Dongfeng Motors PH Offers P 8K All-In Down Payment Promo Until June 30
EV, hybrid, or diesel—Dongfeng Motors Philippines is making its line-up more accessible to Filipino motorists until June 30, 2025 with this nationwide promo.
Toyota Starts Construction On New Tokyo Head Office
Toyota will begin construction of a new Tokyo Head Office which will be completed by fiscal year 2030. The new office will be located at the Shinagawa Station West Exit—one of the most important transportation hubs in Japan.
Suzuki Auto Opens In Santa Rosa, Laguna
Suzuki Philippines, in partnership with MG Gateway Mantrade Corporation, inaugurated Suzuki Auto Sta. Rosa. This is the third Suzuki dealership under the Gateway Mantrade network, further strengthening the group’s footprint in Southern Luzon.
Isuzu Takes 43 Percent Of Philippine Truck Sales
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues its streak as the leading truck brand in the country, securing an impressive 43 percent truck market share from January to April, based on the combined report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA). With 1,592 truck units sold in the first four months of the year, IPC further solidifies its reputation as the most trusted truck brand in the Philippines for 25 consecutive years.
Are Chinese Carmakers Faking Sales To Mask Weakening Demand?
China’s Ministry of Commerce is meeting with some of the country’s biggest automakers to discuss whether some of them are faking sales to boost their numbers or reach targets. If proven true, it could be masking weakening sales in mainland China.
Round 2 Of 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup Drew 12,000 Attendees As Spills, Thrills Rocked Villar City Circuit
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded the second of three Race Weekends of the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The premier motorsports event saw more than 12,000 attendees experience the thrill of various racing and driving activities on the streets last May 23 to 25 in Villar City, south of Manila.
Bajaj Auto Takes Over Struggling KTM
Bajaj Auto is taking over struggling Austrian motorcycle brand, KTM. The Indian motorcycle manufacturer and the third largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world has given KTM a total of 800-million euros (USD 905 million) in infusion transforming Bajaj from a minority stakeholder to having majority control. The move will enable KTM is bring its production facilities back online.
May 28, 2025
FUSO Philippines Recognized At 2025 Daimler Truck Regional Awards
Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the Philippines’ general distributor of Fuso trucks and buses brought home three international recognitions from the 2025 Daimler Truck Regional Center Southeast Asia (RC SEA) Awards.
Geely Reports Strong Q1 2025 Sales
Geely Auto achieved a strong revenue of RMB 72.5 billion (USD 10.06 billion), an increase of 25 percent year-on-year, in the first quarter of 2025. At the same time, they sold 704,000 units—a 48 percent year-on-year increase, completing 26 percent of its 2.71-million-unit annual sales target.
Philippines' Fastest EV Charger Is Powered 100% By Renewable Energy
ACMobility has switched on the fastest EV charging station in the Philippines, to date: the 480-kW ultrafast DC charger located in Makati City. This is joined by another 240-kW DC charger located in the same area. Installed in partnership with the Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), the new high-performance chargers are now operational at the Corinthians Carpark, with the Leviste Carpark set to follow.
Sting Energy, Gatorade, Doritos Become F1 Official Partners
Formula 1 has signed a deal with PepiCo in a multi-year agreement that will see the drinks giant become an Official Partner of the sport until 2030. The deal will bring PepsiCo’s powerhouse products including Sting Energy, Gatorade, and Doritos.
May 27, 2025
UAAGI On The Move Heads To SM Mall Of Asia This May 29-June 1, 2025
Following the success of its inaugural leg, United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI) is bringing back its UAAGI On the Move—its multi-brand automotive road show. This time, it’s heading to the Central Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia this Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Xiaomi Shows Off 690 Horsepower YU7 EV SUV
After launching its SU7 in January 2024, Xiaomi is following that up with the YU7. With a name derived from, “御风而行” (riding the wind), it’s the second high-performance vehicle from one of China’s tech leaders.
2025 Hyundai Creta Drops With Available Turbo Variant And P 1.134M Starting Price (w/ Specs)
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) officially unveils the new Creta, and for the first time, is now available in the N Line variant.
Changan PH Recognized For Parts Operation At 2025 Partner Conference
Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, was awarded at the 2025 Changan Automobile Overseas Partner Conference in Chongqing, China.
New Car Sales Dropped Last April 2025, First Time In Three Years
New car sales stalled last April, sliding 10 percent year-on-year. It’s the biggest annual decline in more than three years, dragged down by a double-digit decline in passenger car (PC) sales.
May 26, 2025
Yes, EV And HEV Owners Can Still Use EDSA Freely Despite Upcoming Odd/Even Scheme
Electric vehicles and hybrids will still be exempted from the upcoming EDSA odd-even scheme, this is according to a report published in Top Gear Philippines.
AutoExe Transforms The Mazda MX-5 For Better Or For Worse
This is the Mazda MX-5 or, depending where you’re from, Roadster or Miata. It’s a car that needs little introduction since every car guy either drives one, or dreams of driving one. It’s for this reason why the adage, “Miata is always the answer” came about. Feeling happy? Drive a Miata. Depressed? Drive a Miata. It’s the automotive equivalent of polishing off a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey. No one’s going to question your taste, except perhaps your dietician.
Vehicle Fires Can Be A Nightmare, The Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket Is The Solution
Fires—it’s one of the worst nightmares for car owners out there, and one that should be discussed about more frequently. While they’re rare and mostly preventable, sometimes, disasters do strike, and when they do, they hit. Hard. Normally, the solution would be to douse the fire with huge quantities of water, or if you’re lucky enough, use an appropriate fire extinguisher. But what do you do in the off chance that there’s not enough water pressure, or if the vehicle fire you’re fighting has already undergone thermal runaway? The solution to that would be to use a Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket.
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