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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…

Dealers: Philippine auto sales hit 307,882 units in August 2025

Dealers: Philippine auto sales hit 307,882 units in August 2025

Ira PanganibanOctober 2, 2025

The Philippine automotive market continued its steady recovery in August 2025, with total vehicle sales reaching 35,926 units, pushing the…

Local EV sales continue to rise as of August 2025

Local EV sales continue to rise as of August 2025

Ira PanganibanSeptember 17, 2025October 12, 2025

The Philippine automotive industry held its ground in August 2025 as vehicle sales inched up despite a softer monthly performance,…

DOE revising how it classifies electrified vehicles

DOE revising how it classifies electrified vehicles

Ira PanganibanSeptember 10, 2025October 12, 2025

The Department of Energy (DOE) will implement a harmonized classification system for electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to set clearer rules…

Bonoan resigns as DPWH Chief, DOTr Sec Vince Dizon takes over

Bonoan resigns as DPWH Chief, DOTr Sec Vince Dizon takes over

Ira PanganibanSeptember 1, 2025

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has resigned from his post amid controversy over alleged irregularities in the Department of Public…

Foton’s Electric Truck lineup: What you need to know

Foton’s Electric Truck lineup: What you need to know

Ira PanganibanAugust 25, 2025October 12, 2025

Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) has marked a milestone in the country’s shift to sustainable transport with the launch of…

JAC owners need not worry about their warranties

JAC owners need not worry about their warranties

Ira PanganibanAugust 14, 2025

Astara, the new distributor of JAC Motors Philippines, says it will stand by the warranties of all JAC units sold…

Kia Philippines eyes strategic reset under new leadership

Kia Philippines eyes strategic reset under new leadership

Ira PanganibanAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Kia Philippines is set to undergo a significant strategic reset in the coming months, according to newly appointed Managing Director…

Tamaraw Cup officially joins Toyota GR Cup 2026

Tamaraw Cup officially joins Toyota GR Cup 2026

Ira PanganibanAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025

Motor racing fans are in for an exciting new addition to the Toyota GR Cup next year. Following the preview…

Subaru Pampanga opens its doors in Angeles City

Subaru Pampanga opens its doors in Angeles City

Ira PanganibanJune 19, 2025June 20, 2025

June 19, 2025 – Angeles City, Pampanga – Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in…

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