automotive

Japan trade negotiator touts progress in US toll talks

TOKYO—Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with US officials…

BIZ BUZZ: Vietnam’s VinFast joins PH auto group

VinFast, Vietnam’s fast-rising electric vehicle brand, just plugged into the big leagues by joining the…

PH vehicle sales stalled in April 2025

Local vehicle sales dropped by a tenth in April, marking its first monthly decline since…

GT Capital sees boost from better economy

Improving macroeconomic conditions in the country are expected to give GT Capital Holdings Inc. a…

New perks for carmakers being finalized

The government’s new incentive program for automotive vehicle manufacturers is now awaiting inputs from two…

BIZ BUZZ: Hybrid Benz hotties in town

Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz just flipped the switch on Manila’s car scene, unveiling two electrifying new…

Toyota’s earnings buffered by demand for its hybrids

TOKYO — Robust demand for hybrids is expected to underpin steady profits at Toyota when…

GM pulls forecast due to tariffs as nervous consumers rush to buy

DETROIT — General Motors on Tuesday pulled its annual forecast, in a move that reflects…

PH auto parts makers eye 20% boost in US orders

Local manufacturers and exporters of automotive parts are projecting a 20-percent increase in orders from…

Vehicle sales grew 7.6% in March 

Local vehicle sales grew at a faster pace of 7.6 percent in March as strong…