It’s been an interesting year
A significant milestone for the EV company
November 8, 2024 officially marked the opening of Tesla in the Philippines. It was a long time coming as the brand was established as far back as 2003. Tesla came into the mainstream with the Model S in 2012, and has since
What a birthday gift, indeed
It may be a familiar shape now, but the Honda CR-V was more of a niche model when it was introduced in 1995. 30 years later, it's now Honda's best-selling model and effectively helped reshape the automotive landscape.
Which is why our market is crucial for Mitsubishi Motors
When you put things into perspective, the Philippine market is small compared to many of our neighbors. For instance, Thailand and Indonesia easily sell over a million vehicles every year. Us? We've been trying to break half a million units for
More proof that budget small crossovers are the key to sales
Kia recently released its sales figures for the first half of 2025. So far, it's been a good year for them, selling 4,195 units in the first six months of the year. It represents a whopping 71% increase over last
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
This generation can retire on a high point
It was a bit of a surprise when the Tesla Model Y was crowned the world's best-selling car back in 2023. It's a popular model in the US, for sure, but it was further helped by sales in Europe,
With Toyota Motor Philippines leading the charge
The latest report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) has revealed that the Philippine automotive industry has recorded another year-on-year increase. 2025 is shaping up to be a good year
Up 6.8% from the same period last year
The numbers from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) for the first quarter of the year are up, and it looks like the Philippine automotive industry is continuing its steady growth.In Q1,
This marks an 83.9% year-on-year increase
Jetour Auto recorded an impressive 550,000 in global unit sales in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 83.9%. The Chinese carmaker has set up shop in 65 countries, including right here in the Philippines. In our home market,
by Billy Caluag
Did your local dealership win an award?
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) gathered its nationwide dealer network to recognize its collective efforts and achievements in 2024. Last year saw the Japanese carmaker remain the top automotive brand in the country, commanding almost 50% of the total market. That impressive result
by Billy Caluag
467,252 units were sold in 2024
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) has announced its overall sales target for 2025. After selling 467,252 units in 2024, CAMPI aims to hit the 500,000 mark by the end of this year. The goal was made
by Billy Caluag
No shortage of customers in PH
We just came off the launch of the all-new Ferrari 12Cilindri, and what an event it was. If anything, the car itself is the event, and anything opportunity to get close to a prancing horse is an occasion, indeed.The arrival
3,207 units makes for a 65% year-on-year increase
GAC Motor Philippines (GMP) had an impressive 2024. The Chinese carmaker recorded 3,207 unit sales over last year with its coveted crossover, the GAC GS3 Emzoom, leading the charge.The GS3 Emzoom alone sold over 2,000 units, making up around
by Billy Caluag
Over 1,000 units sold in ’24
BYD had quite a banner year in 2024. With a sales increase of 8,900% (that's no typo), and nearly 5,000 unit sales last year, the electrified Chinese automaker has a lot to celebrate for.If that's not enough,
Getting the recognition (and sales) it deserves
We called it 2024's most underrated car of the year. With its strong value proposition, feature-packed variants, and solid performance (for a small crossover), the Kia Sonet deserves a lot of praises.Fast forward to January 2025, and it seems
Is it still a surprise?
Even though total sales tallies from other automakers aren't in yet, Toyota is already at the top of the charts following its year-end review. With Lexus included, the Japanese automaker sold 10,159,366 vehicles worldwide.That doesn't even
The march to 500,000 continues
The road to half a million continues as the Philippine automotive industry reached 467,252 units sold in 2024, according to the combined report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). This is
by Dinzo Tabamo
Discounts are available until January 31, 2025
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is currently offering cash discounts across its SUV lineup for the month of January. Only available until January 31, those in the market for a new SUV can choose from Chery's suite of compact to midsize vehicles-
by Billy Caluag
And yes, the ‘new millennium’ was that long ago
For the non-gen-Z members of the Top Gear Philippines team, the year 2000 doesn't sound that long ago. But then our aching backs, receding hairlines, and vitamins and supplements reminded us that 25 years have passed since the new
And 2025 looks even stronger
At the annual Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) thanksgiving lunch, TMP chairman Alfred V. Ty gave a report on the state of the country's largest car brand. After breaching the 200,000 sales mark last year, TMP is poised to surpass that
by Dinzo Tabamo
