It’s gotten a bit too much lately
That’s around P73-B, in case you were wondering
Well, that's official, then: the Rimac Group and a consortium of money have completed their takeover of Bugatti after Porsche agreed to sell off its stake in the speedy French carmaker earlier this year.It now means the Volkswagen Group-of
by Vijay Pattni
However, Ford CEO Jim Farley says there is nothing to worry about
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
by Billy Caluag
It might also close up to four factories
The giant Volkswagen Group, the world's biggest carmaker by turnover, has had a brutal reality check. It is embarking on a huge restructuring plan that'll simplify operations and close plants. By 2030, there will be only half the current number
by Paul Horrell
The new framework will reportedly roll out in North America
Shortly after posting profitability, Nissan unveiled its latest recovery effort. According to Nikkei Asia, the brand will soon adopt a 'Family Strategy' that will optimize the development and production of new models.As the name suggests, the strategy will streamline development by
by Billy Caluag
But the company still has a long way to go
Nissan's arduous recovery initiatives are now paying off, as the Japanese carmaker is finally back in profitability. The overall plan, Re:Nissan, kicked off in May 2025 and would eventually see the sale of its Yokohama headquarters and a massive reduction
by Billy Caluag
TMP took 27 years to hit 1-M, another seven for 2-M, and just over four to reach 3-M
Toyota Motor Philippines is celebrating its 38th anniversary in our market. As it marks another year in the country, it now has its sights set on its next big milestone: Three million cumulative vehicle sales in the Philippines.As part of its
PH car sales report: Auto industry hit with 11.4% year-on-year drop in H1; 204,557 units sold so far
The oil crisis was (and still is) a huge shakeup for the industry this year
The first half of 2026 has come and gone. In just six months, a global oil crisis disrupted the industry and flipped buyer preferences. Some big names have lagged behind, while newcomers rallied ahead. Now, we have the sales report compiled by
by Angelo Nieto
BEV, PHEV, and HEV sales have continued to grow this year
The automotive industry's sales figures so far have dipped year-on-year. Since January, we've seen a drop in performance across the board among members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI). That being said, there are
Three EVs binned, billions of dollars to be written off
In October 2024, I took Honda up on an invitation to visit the future. The future of Honda, of electric cars...heck, the future of the entire car world. The epicenter was naturally Japan, which, to a Westerner, always feels like a
by Ollie Kew
The axed electric models are the 0 Saloon, the 0 SUV, and the Acura RSX
Around the time of the Japan Mobility Show last year, Honda revealed that despite shifting its focus to hybrids until around 2030, it still saw electric vehicles as the "optimal solution toward carbon neutrality" over the long term-but here we are
The government reportedly has about P4-B in arrears under the two programs
In light of the pandemic, the Philippine government decided to extend the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program-a move that favored both Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) as well as the local auto industry. For 2026, however,
However, the brand won’t be moving anywhere
After months of looming rumors and reports, Nissan has finally sold its famed headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. This comes as the latest phase in the Re:Nissan recovery plan, which has already carried out the global consolidation of production lines and at
by Billy Caluag
Always a good sight to see homegrown brands make it this far
When building a project car, people often look to the most obvious accessories. Wheels and tires, mufflers and exhausts, badges, stickers, and all sorts of additional exterior garnishes-those are the usual suspects.Something that not a lot of enthusiasts bother changing,
There’s been a lot of movement in the rankings
The Philippine automotive industry has seen consistent growth throughout the year. After starting out 2025 strong, it ends H1 with 230,912 vehicles sold, good for a 2% year-on-year increase. This was according to the latest report from the Chamber
And another facility in Mexico might be closing, too
Nissan has announced that yet another one of its manufacturing plants will be closing down. The Nissan Mexico Civac plant is scheduled to cease operations by March 2026, marking the end of the Yokohama-based brand's first factory outside of Japan.
by Billy Caluag
Affecting around 3,900 employees
Nissan has announced that its Oppama manufacturing plant in Yokosuka, Japan, will cease operations by the end of its 2027 fiscal year, or by March 2028. The Oppama plant began the assembly of the Nissan Leaf back in 2010, and continued to
by Billy Caluag
What a busy year it’s been so far
2024 was a busy year for the automotive industry, with one new brand coming in after the other. It appears, however, that the 2025 automotive calendar might be just as packed, if not more.We just finished Q1-and it feels like
What times we live in
Trump's tariffs are set to take effect today, and if the stock markets are any indication, it would seem that the first major shots of this trade war have been fired. That being said, while the Philippines is one of the
You can watch our quick recap video here, too
If you like cars and you follow Top Gear Philippines, then I'll take a good guess that you know what went down last weekend: The Tokyo Auto Salon 2025. It's the ultimate destination in the region-and one of the
Celebrating 20 years in the industry
All roads lead to Automechanika Shanghai as it marks 20 years in the Chinese market. Scheduled from December 2 to 5, 2024, this year's staging of the trade fair expects to host over 6,500 exhibitors across a massive 350,000sqm
