Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) President Edmund Abengana Araga received the ASEAN International Award – International Leadership Excellence during the Malaysia Industry Awards (MINDA) and ASEAN Business Community Development (ABCD) Forum held on August 7, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event, organized by the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, gathered ...

  BYD’s dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel completed its maiden voyage with its first international port call in the Philippines, delivering over 1,500 brand-new New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to the country. The first shipment, received by BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, marks a strategic milestone in the company’s push for vertically integrated, sustainable logistics while supporting the country’s transition ...

TMP Foundation, the social and humanitarian arm of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) celebrated its 35th Anniversary with the launch of their health care initiative and the introduction of their fifth advocacy pillar. Since 1990, the foundation has carried out the carmaker’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and initiatives through its four established pillars of Community, Education, Environment, and Health. ...

  The Philippine automotive parts industry is hitting new milestones once again as it takes center stage at the highly anticipated second edition of the Auto Parts & Vehicles Expo (APV Expo) 2025. This dynamic three-day event, scheduled from July 25 to 27 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, has gathered nearly 200 exhibitors and is expected to ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming automotive culture by embracing a rising trend: the “fashionization” of design. For younger, environmentally conscious drivers, models like the VF 7 are increasingly seen as more than just transportation—they are personal style expressions. Cars as Personal Statements Historically, vehicles have conveyed messages about their owners, reflecting status, personality, and lifestyle. Today, that message is more ...

At Market! Market! on July 11, 2025, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) launched their latest motorcycle that’s designed to break norms, turn heads and cruise through life with confidence. Before unveiling the new Honda model, the questions, “WANNAVi Classic?”, “WANNAVi Free?”, “WANNAVi Bold?”, and “WANNAVi Cool?” were repeatedly asked around the venue. Of course, the attending motorcycle media, content creators, accessory ...

To showcase the advanced technology, driving capabilities and standout features of the New GWM Cannon midsize pickup truck, GWM Philippines held a dynamic test drive event at the R33 Drift Track in San Simon, Pampanga on July 10, 2025. Participating motoring media and content creators were able to experience the Cannon under various simulated real-world driving conditions, which were designed ...

  The Kia Movement event took place at the SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium from July 11 to 13, offering attendees a chance to explore Kia’s latest vehicles and enjoy special deals. Visitors experienced a comprehensive showcase of Kia’s lineup, from fuel-efficient models to advanced Turbo Hybrids and award-winning electric vehicles, highlighting the brand’s commitment to innovative mobility solutions ...

Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech), a premier automotive technical-vocational institution, celebrated its 14th commencement exercise, awarding diplomas to 231 graduates across its Automotive Servicing General Job, Automotive Body Panel Repairing, and Automotive Body Painting courses. The ceremony was held at Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) industrial complex in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. With this batch, TMP Tech has ...

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), in collaboration with prominent members of the Toyota Group export suppliers, recently presented a comprehensive report to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) during the 26th Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ) Update Meeting held in June 2025 in Parañaque City. TMP President Masando Hashimoto reported that Toyota Group export suppliers contributed an impressive USD 1.2 ...