Philippines

The curious case of Uber, LTFRB and regular taxi operators

So we’ve heard many sides and stories now about Uber, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) campaign against Uber operators and the regular taxi fleet operators. What’s the deal? Ultimately, what matters is the riding…

Toyota PH’s 1M cars sold tighten its hold on Asia’s top 3 spot

If all 1,000,468 vehicles sold by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) over the past 26 years were distributed to all Filipinos today, then roughly one out of every 100 Pinoys would be owners of a Corolla, Crown, LiteAce,…

Mahindra PH launches 3 new vehicles and 3 showrooms

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of sport utility vehicles (SUV), has officially arrived in the Philippines. Mahindra has launched three new vehicles: the Bolero pickup, the Enforcer utility vehicle and the Xylo multipurpose vehicle (MPV).…

Online sources fast becoming influencers of car purchasing decisions

One of the world’s largest online auto sales platforms recently reported that online sources—including car manufacturer sites, dealer sites, general Internet searches, and online classifieds—are now the Philippines’ strongest influencers when it comes to vehicle purchasing decisions.…

The drive that crosses seas, bridges generations

You know daddies. They’re the curious, adventurous types at any age. If they could, they’d hop on the bus or car and just drive or ride to wherever. So, here’s to dads, including mine, who have been…

PH auto sector gathers momentum going to the midyear

If you start it, it will run. Borrowing an oft-used movie line, and modifying it for our use, this is how the Philippine automotive industry is performing so far this year: more cars put to market, more…

Shell Eco-marathon paves way for future innovation

MANILA, Philippines–To the cynic, the Shell Eco-marathon might just be one giant PR stunt meant to attract attention, cause some unfounded excitement, and, for motorists who passed through Luneta/Rizal Park and Roxas Boulevard over this weekend, a…

Who sold the most cars in PH in 2014?

MANILA, Philippines–The numbers are finally in and to the victors go the bragging rights.  The race for sales in 2014 consumed the competitive energies of auto industry players, resulting in a record-breaking 269,492 vehicles sold that surpassed…

PGA Cars opens ‘The World of Super Cars’ in Manila

PGA CARS will hold its first ever super car motor show this weekend, Feb. 7 to 8, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.…

Iconic Volvos that advanced technology and design

Volvo recently marked its 20th year in the Philippines under the distributorship of Scandinavian Motors Corp. (SMC). Volvo has been at the forefront of automotive safety and technology, and SMC had been quick to bring in the…

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