Unbeknownst to them, a matchup between two steam-powered carriages over an eight mile-route in Manchester, England would result in the first-ever race. Who won that race in 1867 doesn’t matter, but what does is that it cemented the United Kingdom as the birthplace of racing and motorsport. For as long as people have been building cars, they’ve been racing them too. This need for speed, you could say, is human nature and it’s the one that drives carmakers to make ever faster cars.

Ford is bidding goodbye to its historic World Headquarters, colloquiality known as the “Glass House” in Dearborn, Michigan. In its place, the carmaker will be moving to a new site just five kilometers away.

Hyundai is reinforcing its strong position in the electrified vehicle space announcing that it will expand its portfolio to 18 hybrid models by 2030, including region-specific models such as the Ioniq 3 and mid-size pickup truck.

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.

VinFast Auto Philippines, V-Green Charging, and Green GSM Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BDO. The partnership will leverage on BDO’s comprehensive suite of financial solutions including cash management, consumer banking, leasing, and insurance services and create tailored financing programs for both retail and corporate customers.

McLaren Racing announced that Motul is joining as an Official Supplier to the McLaren Formula 1 Team starting from the 2026 season and beyond. The global company, which specializes in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-performance lubricants, will supply the team with high-performance transmission lubricants.

Suzuki Auto Philippines is holding The Fronx Nationwide Experience—a nationwide showcase of its latest offering: the all-new Suzuki Fronx Hybrid. It’s happening at Suzuki Auto dealerships this September 19 to 21, 2025.