February 6, 2025
The PUV Modernization Program Is In Trouble
The PUV Modernization program—an ambitious program designed to replace the country’s dilapidated, polluted, and unsafe jeepneys is in trouble.
Filed Under:
News,
PUV Modernization
February 5, 2025
MINI Adds Cooper 5DR To Line-Up For P 3.799M
After launching the Mini Cooper 3-door last September, exclusive Philippine distributor, Autohub Group brings the newest iteration of the more practical body style: the Mini Cooper 5-door.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
MINI Cooper,
News
First-Ever MINI Aceman Arrives In The Philippines For P 3.550M
Mini, distributed in the Philippines by the Autohub Group, introduces the first-ever Aceman—a new all-electric small crossover that may be small on the outside, but big on the inside.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
Mini Aceman,
News
Isuzu Cagayan De Oro Is 2024 Isuzu Dealer Of The Year
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently honored the outstanding achievements of its dealer network at the 2024 Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards held on January 31, 2025. The annual event celebrates excellence in sales, parts, and service operations, highlighting the dedication and performance of Isuzu dealers across the country.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid: Here's What You Need To Know
Kia Philippines is introducing the new Sorento Turbo Hybrid tomorrow, February 6. But before that, here’s what you need to know about this stylish, capable, and safe 7-seater family SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Kia Sorento,
Mid-sized SUV
Audi Backtracks On Model Naming
Audi is abandoning its plans to clearly distinguish its combustion engine and full electric range, a move they announced less than two years ago. Instead, it returns to its standard nomenclature starting with the all-new A6 which will be launched in early March.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
GAC GS3,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Honda Wants To Make Nissan A Subsidiary; Nissan Board Says No
Merger, yes. Subsidiary, no. Nissan is prepared to reject an offer that would simply make them a subsidiary Honda. The move could jeopardize further talks between the two carmakers.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Nissan Corporate
February 3, 2025
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.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
PHL Auto Industry
Nissan Opens In Sucat
Nissan Philippines inaugurates Nissan Sucat, the 58th dealership added to its growing network in the country. Located at 0021 Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue, Brgy. BF Homes, Parañaque City, the new facility officially began operations last February 1, 2025, as the third dealership under Synergyauto Ventures Corporation (SVC).
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
February 2, 2025
Review: 2025 Seres Aito 5 RE-EV Premium
There’s zero expectations when it comes to driving a Seres, or if you prefer its new name, Seres Aito. As an automobile brand under the Seres Group, it’s got a complicated history with several name changes. It’s a Chinese car brand, but founded, of all places in California as a company that specializes in vehicle R&D. When it partnered with Huawei, it briefly became Huawei Aito (Adding Intelligence to Auto) in 2021, before becoming Seres in 2023, and then reverting to Aito in 2024. Today, it’s positioned as the Seres Group’s premium EV range with three (another one’s coming) models. The Seres Aito 5 that you see here serves as their entry-level model.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
Seres 5,
Seres Aito 5
Review: 2025 Toyota Zenix 2.0 Q HEV
It’s hard to get excited about driving an MPV, but fact of the matter is, they get the job done. People don’t necessarily buy them for the looks or performance, rather people buy them because they excel in doing menial everyday tasks—tasks like bringing the kids to school, the spouse to work, and the grandparents to the occasional out-of-town excursions. Boring as these duties are, they’re no less important. After all, MPVs tend to carry the most precious cargo of all: the family. Looking at things through that perspective, the Toyota Zenix HEV absolutely excels.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Toyota Zenix
Toyota PH May Be Taking The Next-Generation Tamaraw Racing This Year
As an integral part of Toyota Motor Philippines’ promotional and marketing efforts in 2025, they’ll be leaning on Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) to bring excitement this year. And plans may include the possibility of taking the next-generation Tamaraw to the racetrack.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Tamaraw
Isuzu Truck Fest 2025 Slated From February 28 To March 2 At SMX Convention Center
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is set to host its biggest and most exciting truck event yet: the 2025 Isuzu Truck Fest, happening from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at Hall 4 of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The event will be open to the public from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM on February 28, and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on March 1 and 2.
Filed Under:
Events,
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu CV,
News
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.
January 31, 2025
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.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry
FUSO Philippine Truck Sales Grew 35 Percent In 2024
Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) marked a 35 percent year-on-year sales growth in 2024 compared to 2023. The official distributor of Fuso trucks and buses sold a total of 1,351 units. SFP’s solid sales performance can be attributed to its commitment of delivering not just world-class trucks and buses, but also to offer the best customer service.
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
News
Carworld, Inc. Crowned As 23rd Mitsubishi Skills Olympics Grand Champion
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) held the 23rd Mitsubishi Skills Olympics (MSO) last January 11, 2025 at MMPC Training Center in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This year, Carworld Inc. emerged as the overall grand champion, securing top awards across multiple categories and demonstrating the highest level of excellence.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
Toyota Is 2024's Best-Selling Car Brand In The World; Philippines Ranks 3rd In Southeast Asia
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.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
January 30, 2025
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.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour T2,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Nissan Philippines Confirms: All-New 2025 Patrol Coming In March
Fans of the Nissan Patrol won’t have to wait long for the all-new seventh-generation model. Nissan Philippines has confirmed that it’s arriving in local showrooms this March.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Nissan Patrol
BAIC, Foton To Double Down On Electrified Offerings In The Philippines
Two BAIC Group brands, BAIC and Foton, both distributed by United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) reveals its plans to expand its line-up with both traditional combustion engine and electrified offerings this 2025.
Filed Under:
BAIC B40,
BAIC B60,
BAIC Corporate,
Foton Corporate,
Foton CV,
Foton Traveller Sierra
Isuzu Dominates Philippine Truck Market With 41% Share
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.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Philippine Parts Makers Association: "We're Fighting For Survival"
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.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry
2026 BMW iX Has More Power And Range. It's Less Ugly Too
BMW has refreshed its all-electric iX “sport activity vehicle” for 2026 and thankfully, it’s less ugly than before. Whether it’s just because we’ve gotten used to BMW’s polarizing design of late is another matter, but what everyone can agree on is that the new iX is less harsh on the eyes.
Filed Under:
BMW iX,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
News
January 28, 2025
Start 2025 Right With These Toyota PH Deals For January
Looking for a deal on a brand-new Toyota? Hurry, because these are valid only until January 31, 2025.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corolla Cross,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Tamaraw,
Toyota Veloz,
Toyota Yaris Cross
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