However, the brand won’t be moving anywhere
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
Here are the models that will soon arrive on our shores
The Chery of today is a far cry from the Chery of yesteryear. While the Filipino consumer was first introduced to the brand with the infamously bad but cheap and not-quite-so-cheery QQ in the mid-2000s, after a few
Daihatsu-developed Toyotas include the Wigo, the Raize, and the Yaris Cross
You may have read about the issues Daihatsu was embroiled in several months ago, after a whistleblower report and subsequent investigation revealed 'procedural irregularities' in its conduct and reporting of crash tests. We have a full explainer of the saga here, but
We know it can get confusing at times
Unless you're really a car nut or you happen to work in the automotive industry, just planning to buy a new set of wheels can be really confusing with all the acronyms and automotive jargon being thrown around. What the heck
by Kara Santos
Explains the growing number of chinese cars on our roads
Still surprised by the rise of Chinese presence in the Philippine car scene? Well, here's what the data say. China's economic prowess has been steadily climbing the ranks of the automotive landscape. Recently, it finally emerged on top-the People'
Good luck, sir!
GAC Motor Philippines has found its new head.Astara Philippines, the Chinese car brand's official local distributor, has named automotive industry veteran Redentor "Jun" Cajayon as GAC's local brand head.Under Cajayon's helm, GAC Motor Philippines has its sights
by Drei Laurel
Some trivia for you gearheads out there
You'll hear all sorts of interesting theories (including a couple here), but no one actually knows where the Jeep name came from. The Jeep as we know it was a military utility vehicle commissioned by the US government, with the eventual
by Sam Burnett
We all have to start somewhere
Some say that the best driving school is being out on the actual street-faced with impatient motorists, zig-zagging motorcycles, and every pothole and bump Metro Manila's road system has to throw at you.They're not wrong. Experience is,
by Drei Laurel
How time flies
The Everest, Ranger, Territory, and Ranger Raptor (soon, we think). Frankly, you just can't talk SUVs and pickups without mentioning Ford Philippines.The American car brand has cemented its reputation as one of the market's go-to truck and SUV
by Drei Laurel
Uh oh
The funding for all those fancy new bridges and infrastructure projects? It has to come from somewhere, right? And with the way discussions regarding the Department of Finance's (DOF) proposal to raise taxes are going, it's increasingly looking likely that
by Drei Laurel
The segment is growing at a rapid pace
Size matters when it comes to cars? Sure. But bigger doesn't necessarily mean better-or more sellable for that matter. Just ask Nissan and Mitsubishi.According to a new report by Nikkei Asia, the two Japanese car manufacturers are gearing up
by Drei Laurel
Do you agree?
From the top of your head, what's the most loved car brand in the Philippines? Naturally, it must be one of the major Japanese car manufacturers, right? Probably Toyota, or perhaps Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Nissan, or Honda you would think.According to
by Drei Laurel
The company continues to expand
When someone mentions the longest-running names in the automotive industry, what are the first few to come to mind? Toyota pops up, having been founded in the 1930s, and the same goes for Nissan.Naturally, car manufacturers are the first brands
by Drei Laurel
