VinFast turned over 500 electric vehicles to Xentro Motors to accelerate the deployment of EV-powered ride-hailing fleet as it continues to strengthen its presence in the Philippine market This milestone is part of VinFast’s broader plan to supply up to 1,000 VF e34 units to support Xentro’s expanding electric ride-hailing operations in Metro Manila. Reinforcing its commitment to advancing clean, …
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Chery recorded total global sales for 2025 to a historic 2,806,393 units, the highest in Chery’s history. Chery sold 244,928 vehicles in December 2025 alone. The leading global automotive brand closed out 2025 with record-breaking worldwide sales and reinforced its growing momentum in the Philippine market. The year marked several major milestones for the brand such as: 1,344,020 vehicles exported, …
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Denza, the premium new energy vehicle brand under the BYD Group, entered the Philippine market with the introduction of a dedicated premium portfolio designed to merge proprietary electrification technologies with executive-tier comfort and build quality. Denza prioritizes a distinct shift toward craftsmanship and passenger-centric engineering which draws on established global vehicle architectures to deliver a driving experience that reconciles high-output …
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British-Filipino artist Albie Espinola held his “Albie Art Exhibition,” early this month at the Wheeltek Harley-Davidson showroom in Cavite which was a part of a new series called “Brut Meets Art,” that showcase artworks alongside iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles. A dedicated Harley rider, Espinola rides a customized Road King, which he has taken on various adventures across Europe — crossing the …
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DEEPAL is set to be introduced soon in the local market and Autohub Group is strengthening its push into next-generation mobility by marking a significant step in the company’s expansion within the electrified vehicle space. Autohub was appointed the exclusive Philippine distributor of DEEPAL following a contract signing on January 14, 2025, formalized with Changan Auto Southeast Asia. The agreement …
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ROX Motor Philippines successfully launched its Greenhills showroom, its second in San Juan City, with an elaborate festivity marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion into the Philippine market. After the opening blessing ceremony, several welcome remarks and a brand audio-visual presentation that introduced ROX Motor’s vision and global positioning. The inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Wilfred …
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Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, and GAC, a global pioneer in smart electric mobility, forged a strategic partnership, to deploy an initial 20,000 high-performance electric vehicles across Southeast Asia. Grab and GAC will introduce three of the latter’s star models—AionY, AionES, and Aion V — across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, further enhancing the diversity of Grab’s …
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Isuzu Philippines Corporation once again reinforced its reputation for fuel efficiency and advanced diesel engineering after posting impressive results during the 2025 Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run late last year that evaluates the real-world fuel efficiency of vehicles available in the Philippine market to help guide consumers toward more informed and practical vehicle choices. IPC fielded two of its best-selling …
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The conclusion of 2025 marked the final phase of the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) 2021–2025 assessment protocol. While numerous results were published throughout the year, several evaluations were conducted during the final weeks of December. Among these year-end assessments was the JETOUR T2, a rugged off-road SUV, which underwent rigorous testing to conclude our …
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Although very new in the local automotive market, VinFast has evolved from a market newcomer into an electric vehicle brand with a rapidly expanding presence and growing recognition among Filipino consumers. Today, VinFast stands as a representative of Southeast Asia in the global electric vehicle race, demonstrating that the region is no longer merely a follower, but an active contributor …
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