Chinese brands led by BYD, Chery, Geely, SAIC, and Great Wall have all logged strong sales in 2024 thanks to various government subsidies and increased global exports.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has reduced the fuel price for its mail delivery fleet to nearly half of what it was in previous years. The move will greatly benefit the public in the form of continuous, affordable, and on-time delivery of mail and parcel.

Motor Image is set to discontinue its long-standing GT Edition package for real-deal STI ones starting this 2025. Headlining its participation at the Singapore Motorshow 2025 is a trio of vehicles all decked out in STI aero parts—the Forester, WRX, and Subaru BRZ.

After launching the Jimny 3-door Rhino Edition last November, Suzuki Auto Philippines announces that the Jimny 5-door (5DR) is also getting the same Rhino treatment. Priced starting at P 1,739,000, the Jimny 5DR Rhino Edition packs adventure-ready aesthetics to match its legendary 4x4 heritage.

Mazda has announced that it will produce battery packs for its new battery electric vehicle at a new plant in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It will have an annual capacity of 10 GWh.

Barely a week has gone by, and it looks like 2025 is shaping up to be a solid year for the Philippine automotive industry. Building on the foundations of 2024, and the continued growth of the economy (it’s an election year after all), car manufacturers and distributors are seeing 2025 to be yet another exciting year in terms of new model introductions.

Petron Treats, the convenience store chain of Petron, starts a new era this 2025 with its relaunched stores and new features that cater to motorists and commuters alike.

The Honda CR-V finds itself in a unique situation. Using a single nameplate, it does battle on multiple fronts and that’s very clear when you consider its price range. The P 490,000 gap between the entry-level V Turbo and the top-of-the-line RS e:HEV is sizeable—bigger than the Mazda CX-5’s P 480,000 difference between its 2.0 Sport and 2.5 AWD Turbo. What’s more, unlike in Mazda’s case, where the country of origin between grades and features vary greatly, the CR-V is basically the same SUV save for a couple of lines on the spec sheet. This begs the question: does it justify its premium price tag (in the case of the hybrid) or do the non-hybrids offer the best value?

New car sales have reached 425,208 units for the first 11 months of 2024 marking an 8.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This is according to the latest joint industry report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Petron Corporation opened its 60th Car Care Center (CCC) outlet and its biggest one to date. Located in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, it represents a new milestone in its commitment to meet the diverse needs of motorists across the country.

As silent as its hybrid powertrain in electric mode, Toyota Motor Philippines quietly introduces the refreshed Corolla Altis for 2025. Like what we’ve seen for the Thai market, the latest version of the compact sedan gets both aesthetic and powertrain changes to greet the new year.

Hyundai may have its dedicated EV range in form of the Ioniq family, but that doesn’t mean their efforts to electrify the rest of their line-up stops there. After the Kona and Casper (Inster), the next crossover to get the BEV treatment is the Creta Electric.

CarGuide.PH’s Top Pick for 2024, the Ioniq 5 N, helped usher in 2025 thanks to Hyundai Motor Philippines’ continued partnership with Bonifacio Global City and the City of Taguig.

After its global introduction about a year ago, Porsche Philippines is accepting orders for the all-new, second-generation Macan. Slated for a January launch, the Macan Electric signifies a big evolution for the nameplate as it goes full electric this time around (see the official teaser below).

The countdown to the Singapore Motorshow 2025 has begun. Southeast Asia’s first major motor show is happening this January 9 to 12, 2025 and promises to be the largest showcase of Electric Vehicles (EVs). It will also feature new brands and new car unveilings.

As EastWest celebrates its 30th Anniversary, the bank is gearing up for an even stronger 2025 by renewing its exclusive partnership with Unioil. Now on its fifth year, this collaboration continues to offer EastWest credit cardholders substantial fuel savings of up to P 4.00 off per liter at participating Unioil stations nationwide from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

BYD is expecting its global sales to push beyond 4.25 million passenger vehicles (the final tally is 4,272,145 units), pushing it ever closer to Tesla as the world’s best-selling EV maker of 2024. This marks a 41.3 percent year-on-year sales increase compared to 2023. Broken down, the tally is made up of 1,764,992 BEVs; 2,485,378 PHEVs; and 21,775 commercial vehicles. 

Jetour Auto Philippines extends its partnership with home improvement retailer, Mr. D.I.Y. This time around, the brands have collaborated for the “Holi-DIY Spend & Win” raffle promo. Under this promotion, any customer who spends a minimum of P 1,000 at any MR D.I.Y. store nationwide is eligible to win exciting items, including the grand prize: a Jetour X50 Sport compact crossover.