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Author: Ira Panganiban

The author is a certified motorhead and has been a journalist for the past 30 years. He will be a journalist all his life. He thinks he is famous and his mother agrees. His father has another opinion on that matter. Email him at [email protected]

UAAGI’s Chery Tiggo REV C-DM, Foton Tunland shine at DOE Fuel Eco-Run 2025

UAAGI’s Chery Tiggo REV C-DM, Foton Tunland shine at DOE Fuel Eco-Run 2025

Ira PanganibanDecember 24, 2025

Electrification once again proved its efficiency advantage as United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) and Foton Motors Philippines posted contrasting…

General Nicolas Torre III appointed as new MMDA General Manager

General Nicolas Torre III appointed as new MMDA General Manager

Ira PanganibanDecember 22, 2025

Malacañang has confirmed the appointment of Philippine National Police official General Nicolas Torre III as the new General Manager of…

“Faster, cheaper, and less painful” EDSA rehab will begin next week

“Faster, cheaper, and less painful” EDSA rehab will begin next week

Ira PanganibanDecember 18, 2025

After years of waiting, talking, postponing, and threatening to push it to another administration, the long-delayed rehabilitation of EDSA is…

Grab adds Changan NEVO units to boost its electrified push

Grab adds Changan NEVO units to boost its electrified push

Ira PanganibanDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Grab just shifted the needle on its electrification push — reportedly taking on 150 units of the Changan NEVO to…

Toyota Tamaraw now the country’s best-selling MPV

Toyota Tamaraw now the country’s best-selling MPV

Ira PanganibanDecember 9, 2025

The Toyota Tamaraw has surged to the top of the Philippine MPV and light-commercial vehicle segment, becoming the best-selling model…

Astara Philippines rumored set to cease operations in January 2026

Astara Philippines rumored set to cease operations in January 2026

Ira PanganibanNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Astara Philippines is allegedly about to shut down its automotive distribution operations in the Philippines by January 2026, according to…

Black Rhino’s Toyota Tamaraw was made in collaboration with Hoonigan

Black Rhino’s Toyota Tamaraw was made in collaboration with Hoonigan

Ira PanganibanNovember 14, 2025

  Black Rhino Philippines (Wheel Gallery Inc.) took center stage at the 2025 Manila Auto Salon with the global reveal…

Sharp Corners: The impractical reality of the electric Mustang

Sharp Corners: The impractical reality of the electric Mustang

Ira PanganibanNovember 5, 2025

When Ford announced the Mustang Mach-E, the move stunned enthusiasts. Here was an electric crossover—not a coupe—wearing one of the…

Toyota Sets Sights on “30 by 30” as It Drives Asia Toward a Low-Carbon Future

Toyota Sets Sights on “30 by 30” as It Drives Asia Toward a Low-Carbon Future

Ira PanganibanOctober 29, 2025

Tokyo, Japan –  Toyota Motor Asia is accelerating its efforts toward carbon neutrality with new plans that focus on electrification,…

The Future of Mobility: Why the 2025 Japan Mobility Show matters

The Future of Mobility: Why the 2025 Japan Mobility Show matters

Ira PanganibanOctober 28, 2025October 28, 2025

The annual mobility event in Tokyo has evolved to reflect the seismic shifts underway in transportation, infrastructure and lifestyle. The…

From Screws to Super EVs: How Vietnam’s VinFast left the Philippines in its rear view

From Screws to Super EVs: How Vietnam’s VinFast left the Philippines in its rear view

Ira PanganibanOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025

For years, Vietnamese engineers joked that their country couldn’t even make a screw good enough for export. That line, once…

Toyota Ativ Hybrid — Everything you need to know

Toyota Ativ Hybrid — Everything you need to know

Ira PanganibanOctober 3, 2025October 12, 2025

  Toyota Motor Philippines recently invited members of the motoring press to experience the all-new Toyota Ativ Hybrid, the brand’s…

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