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.
May 29, 2025
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.
Honda Cars Fairview To Host Honda Club Of The Philippines' Grand EB This June 29
Honda Cars Fairview will be hosting the Honda Club of the Philippines (HCP)’s 24th anniversary and grand eyeball (grand EB) this Sunday, June 29 from 1 PM to 6 PM.
This Could Have Been A Nasty Crash For Toyota PH's President, Instead He Walked Away From It Without A Scratch
At the media press conference during Day 1 of Round 2 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, I asked Toyota Motor Philippines President Masando Hashimoto what it was like to race on a street circuit just like the one at Villar City, South of Manila and how it was different to racing in a circuit like the Clark International Speedway.
May 25, 2025
Here's A Closer Look At The Toyota Tamaraw Racing Concept
The go-to place for go-fast cars is Autoplus Sports. So, when it came to the challenging of building a racing concept of the next-generation Tamaraw, guess who Toyota Motor Philippines approached? You guessed it, Autoplus Sports.
May 24, 2025
MG To Offer Tailored Products, Services To Each Regional Market
SAIC Motor, the parent company of MG’s official distributor in the Philippines, says it will focus on combining global innovation with deep local engagement by launching vehicles and services tailored to each regional market it serves.
Mazda And Spingle Just Released The Perfect Driving Shoe For The Miata
Just when you thought you were marked, “safe” from the budol that’s the Mazda driving shoe by Mizuno, the carmaker this time entered into a collab with fellow Hiroshima-based company, Spingle, to come up with a line of sneakers to commemorate 35 years of the MX-5.
May 23, 2025
The Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini Just Dropped
Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini collaboration has just dropped. Unveiled as part of the Fall 25 collection, this partnership celebrates a shared commitment to cutting-edge innovation, blending automotive aesthetics with the House’s codes.
Hyundai Mobility Experience Is Heading To Eastwood For The First Time This May 23-25
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing the Hyundai Mobility Experience to Eastwood Mall for the first time, today until May 25. Mallgoers can get to see the newly launched all-new Elantra in the N Line and Hybrid variants. Joining the display are the hybrid variants of the brand’s SUVs, the Santa Fe and the Tucson.
Visit Round 2 Of The Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup, Walk Home With Up To P 170K In Discounts
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is giving you 170,000 reasons to attend the second race weekend of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup happening at Villar City, south of Manila. From May 23 to 25, would-be Toyota buyers can get event-exclusive discounts of up to P 170,000.
Subaru PH Is Now Offering STI Kits For The WRX Sedan, Wagon For Free
Missing the WRX STI? Well, this could very well be the closest thing Philippine Subaru fans will get. Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the country, is decking out both the WRX sedan and WRX wagon with STI parts for a limited time. Best of all, they come free of charge!
Nissan PH Supports B.League Final Week Manila 2025
Nissan Philippines proudly takes part in the B.League Final Week Manila 2025, collaborating for one of the most exciting basketball events of the year. Happening from May 22 to 25 at Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Japanese basketball’s elite athletes and the passionate energy of Filipino fans come together to celebrate excellence, culture, and performance.
Honda Has Now Produced Half A Billion Motorcycles Worldwide
Honda’s cumulative global production of motorcycles has reached 500 million units—76 years after the company began mass-production of motorcycles in 1949 with the Dream D-Type.
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