What lies ahead for his former company
The former boss of Fiat Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in the hospital aged 66, following complications from routine surgery.FCA chairman John Elkann said: "Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. Sergio Marchionne, man and friend, is gone."I believe
by Paul Horrell
Japanese car industry shakeup continues
Several weeks back, Suzuki admitted that it had reported inaccurate fuel-efficiency data to the Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. A total of 16 Japanese domestic market models were involved in said issue.This latest controversy comes in the
Michinobu Sugata turns over reins
After a historic six-year term, one that saw the country's number one carmaker soar to unprecedented heights, Michinobu Sugata stepped down as Toyota Motor Philippines president last night. In a simple but elegant ceremony attended by dealers, industry executives and
by Dinzo Tabamo
A 21-year industry veteran
Ford Philippines has found itself a new managing director. Ford Asia Pacific retail marketing director Lance Mosley will be replacing Kay Hart, who was recently appointed to take on the role of Asia Pacific advanced consumer marketing director.Mosley, a 21-year
by Drei Laurel
Former CEO may have demanded too much
It doesn't look like the Volkswagen diesel-emissions fiasco is going to let up anytime soon. Another diesel-gate bombshell has been dropped, barely a week after Porsche North America discontinued sales of Cayenne diesel units as part of the fallout
by Drei Laurel
The motoring industry is big business
They say that if something untoward had happened during the launch of Forbes Philippines early this week, the Philippine economy would have been directly affected. Forbes Philippines is the newest magazine of our parent company, Summit Media, and its formal introduction was
by Dinzo Tabamo
Expected to have huge impact on company
The longtime chairman of Volkswagen AG has stepped down from his post after "losing a showdown" with another VW top executive, Reuters has reported.According to the news agency, 78-year-old Ferdinand Piech has resigned after failing to expel Volkswagen CEO
To take the helm on April 1st
Before Mitsubishi Motors Philippines unveiled the latest iteration of the Strada pickup last night, it held a brief ceremony to formally welcome its new big boss and bid farewell to its outgoing incumbent leader.Yoshiaki Kato will become MMPC's new president
Honorable executives
When it comes to honor, the Japanese are really the best examples of this trait. With the Honda Fit (Jazz in the Philippines) Hybrid being recalled for the fifth time in a year, Honda Motor Company bosses led by chief executive Takanobu
An iMessage chat gone hilarious
If this is your first time on our website, let me introduce myself. I'm the editor of Top Gear Philippines. Given my job and position, I'm friends with executives in the local automotive industry. Which means I pretty much enjoy
