The United States Department of Transportation has issued an open letter to Ford Motor Company over its continued partnerships with Chinese entities. Department secretary Sean Duffy addressed Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, expressing “profound concern” over manufacturing integrity, supply chain exposure, and reliance on technology from “foreign adversaries.” In the Philippines, it is no secret that the…
The resale value of a vehicle from an unfamiliar EV brand is one more uncertainty buyers have to weigh. VinFast’s Residual Value Guarantee (RVG) Program offers a way to share that risk, and the brand is putting the approach to work in the Philippines. A brand-new car starts losing value the moment it leaves the dealership. How quickly that happens…
Now, you may be thinking… PHOTO BY Lije Martin At a time when fuel prices are skyrocketing, and hybrids and EVs are selling like hotcakes, why did Ford suddenly bring in a hungrier diesel powertrain for one of its most well-known nameplates? We took it out on a media drive from Metro Manila to Rizal and Batangas,…
BMW Philippines notched strong sales this August, moving 100 units within the month. This is a 150% year-over-year sales increase compared to 2025. Looking at the rest of the year, the premium automaker has sold 676 vehicles since January, representing 24% year-to-date growth over last year’s 546 sales. The brand attributes part of its success this year to its PHEV offerings in the 3-Series, 5-Series, and…
Changan-owned carmaker Deepal is expanding its dealer network in the Philippines with the announcement of five new dealer partnerships and four new locations in the country. The brand is distributed locally by the Autohub Group, and made its official debut at this year’s Manila International Auto Show with three electrified models. In May, it also opened its first dealership…
