Recent Posts By Ruben Manahan IV - Last updated Nov 13, 2026
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Isuzu PH secures 3rd spot in 2026 PH CXI study
MANILA: Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has secured the third place overall in the 2026 Philippines Customer eXperience Index (CXI) study....
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 13, 2026
Toyota adds Tugbok to growing dealership locations in PH
MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has formally opened a new dealership in Tugbok, Davao.
The newly-inaugurated Toyota Tugbok, Davao Incorporated...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 13, 2026
BYD updates Sealion 6 DM-i, unveils Dynamic, Premium trims
MANILA: BYD has updated the Sealion 6 DM-i lineup in the Philippines with the launch of the Dynamic and Premium...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 12, 2026
Bristol Motorcycles brings Terra-X 200 to PH
MANILA: Bristol Motorcycles introduced the all-new Terra-X 200 to the Philippine market.
In a statement, the local motorcycle distributor said...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 12, 2026
Avatr set for PH introduction this month
MANILA: To mark the start of its retail operations in the Philippines, Avatr will have its formal launch this month....
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 12, 2026
GAC PH to highlight AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV, GS4 MAX HEV at 2026 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival
MANILA: GAC Philippines will showcase its new energy vehicle lineup at the 2026 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival.
From...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 11, 2026
Kia PH brings lineup at Auto Focus Test Drive Festival
MANILA: Kia Philippines will highlight its roster at the Auto Focus Multi-Brand Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival, which will commence tomorrow....
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 11, 2026
Li Auto gets Dangdang New Energy Auto Service as new PH arm
BEIJING: Dangdang New Energy Auto Service will serve as Li Auto’s new arm in the Philippines.
The marque recently formally...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 11, 2026
GWM PH breaks monthly retail record for 3rd time this year
MANILA: GWM (Great Wall Motors) Philippines has set a new monthly sales record for the third time this year.
Last...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 11, 2026
Auto Focus Test Drive Festival to go as planned amid pre-ASEAN Summit 2026 preps
MANILA: Organizers of the Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival have confirmed to exhibitors and car buyers that the SM...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 10, 2026
Should you get a Chetak or VinFast e-motorcycle?
Last month, two electric two-wheeler brands entered the Philippine market: Chetak and VinFast.
While both offer sustainable mobility solutions for...
Ruben Manahan IV
Aug 05, 2026
EDITORIAL: Mitsubishi Xforce HEV to require strong will to enter PH market
MANILA: The possibility of introducing the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) version of the Mitsubishi Xforce in the Philippines will require...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jun 26, 2026
How did ‘Morizo’ start in motorsports?
MANILA: At the time of writing this article, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Chairman Akio Toyoda had just took part in...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 18, 2026
Yamaha showcases YECVT capabilities with all-new NMAX Tech Max, Aerox SP
MANILA: In its bid to highlight its proprietary technology, Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) has conducted two rider-centric activities featuring two...
Ruben Manahan IV
Dec 15, 2025
Zigwheels PH Wrapup: Local vehicle launches in H1 2025
MANILA: The first half of 2025 was indeed an eventful one for the local automotive scene: vehicle reveals one after...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jul 02, 2025
Is BYD already in PH's Top 10 automotive brand list?
MANILA: Recently, BYD in the Philippines celebrated its 10,000th-unit local sales milestone that highlighted the Filipinos' growing acceptance to the...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jun 02, 2025
How competent is Honda PH’s new president for his role?
MANILA: Recently, Takeshi Kobayashi has been appointed as the newest Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) president — replacing Sayaka Arai who...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 26, 2025
PH Rallycross' drivers: the men behind the 'revived' sport
Rallying in the Philippines started as early as 1962, died a natural death in the early 2000s and rose up...
Ruben Manahan IV
Aug 20, 2024
Honda e:HEV technology explained
MANILA: The e:HEV — Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated’s (HCPI) latest breakthrough in sustainable mobility — has entered the local market...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jul 11, 2024
Toyota Roadtrek 2024: A Journey of Fun, Fellowship, and Innovation
(In the words of Jeff Reyes)
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently hosted an unforgettable media experience —the highly-anticipated Toyota Road...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 27, 2024
First ride: Suzuki V-Strom 160
Seeing the need for a smaller-displacement tourer, Suzuki Philippines Incorporated introduced the V-Strom 160 to the local market last April....
Ruben Manahan IV
Jun 22, 2026
First ride: Yamaha Lexi
We would be lying if we said that the entry-level scooters are not the most convenient way of navigating metro...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jun 02, 2026
ELECTRIA: Changan Hunter 4x4 Knight is crushing stigma around pickup trucks
The local pickup truck segment is clearly dominated by more well-known brands mainly because the country’s buyers are more used...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jan 02, 2026
Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid's 4 unique features vs. most midsize SUVs
The midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment is one of the tightly-contested categories in the Philippine automotive market. This division...
Ruben Manahan IV
Apr 30, 2025
First ride: Yamaha NMax Tech Max
Recently, Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) launched the third-generation Nmax in the Philippines. Such an initiative awakened the nameplate's followers in...
Ruben Manahan IV
Mar 28, 2025
Changan Uni-T: bold and classy
It was in 2022 when Changan introduced to the Philippine market the Uni-T. This is one of the two premium...
Ruben Manahan IV
Mar 14, 2025
ELECTRIA: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid: when ‘green’ mobility also means affordability
Around two years ago, the public started to feast on the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, which was launched at...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 05, 2025
2024 Ford Explorer Limited: reliable 6th man
The 2024 Ford Explorer can be considered as Blue Oval’s role-player in its roster. It is still part of the...
Ruben Manahan IV
Dec 02, 2024
Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept: what we learned so far
MANILA: Recently, Toyota Motor Philippines recently showcased the Corolla Cross H2 Concept at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show as...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 05, 2024
2022 Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT Honda SENSING: one of sedan segment's major thrusters
Majority of car buyers in the country have already shifted their interest to crossovers as seen in the drop of...
Ruben Manahan IV
Sep 25, 2024
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