Recent Posts By Ruben Manahan IV - Last updated Feb 06, 2026
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Honda PH updates Click 125
MANILA: Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) has updated the Click 125 for the local market.
Built around the “Game Changer Upgrade”...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 06, 2026
ACMobility, Robinsons Malls team up to expand nationwide EV Spine network
MANILA: ACMobility has partnered with Robinsons Malls to put up more electric vehicle charging stations in the Philippines.
In a...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 06, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors PH brings back Versa Van
MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has reintroduced to the local market the Versa Van nameplate.
The brand’s latest product...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 06, 2026
GAC’s new local arm eyes to join CAMPI
MANILA: After consolidating all its brands under one company, GAC International Philippines is planning to join the Chamber of Automotive...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 05, 2026
Fuso PH takes 3rd place in 2025 TMA sales leaderboard
MANILA: Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) sat in third place of the Truck Manufacturers Association’s (TMA) power rankings for calendar...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 05, 2026
Toyota Mobility Foundation expands HEAL Program with mobile clinic introduction
MANILA: The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMP Foundation), and the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 05, 2026
Vehicle registration for new cars, motorcycles to be extended to 5 years
MANILA: The validity of registration for new vehicles will be extended to five years, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said.
According...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 04, 2026
Gumande Tire enters PH
MANILA: Gumande Tire has entered the Philippines and was first seen at this year's Makina Moto Tiangge.
Tire Power Corporation...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 04, 2026
Suzuki PH formally opens Bataan dealership
MANILA: After soft-opening it in late 2025, Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) furthered its reach in Central Luzon with the inauguration...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 03, 2026
LTO conducts probe on BOSS Ironman Challenge Mindanao Cup 2026
MANILA: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to call on the organizers of the BOSS Ironman Challenge Mindanao Cup...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 03, 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
Geely GX3 Pro: suited to rev up resolutions for 2024
MANILA: Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) — distributor of Geely vehicles in the Philippines — expressed firm belief that the...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 12, 2024
The New Nissan Almera: Making Sedans Exciting Again
Because we’ve relied on smartphones for almost everything, it’s safe to say that we’re all pretty much “high-tech” these days....
Ruben Manahan IV
Jan 22, 2024
The New Nissan Almera: A Modern, Cutting-Edge Sedan
The New Nissan Almera has everything you want in a sedan: cutting-edge style and innovative technology. But what if we...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jan 22, 2024
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
Trust issued: Jetour X70 Plus
One true sign of a distributor’s confidence on a nameplate is by making it a part of its brand's initial...
Ruben Manahan IV
Aug 27, 2024
X hits the spot: Yamaha XMax
Undeniably, most of Yamaha Motor Philippines’ (YMPH) well-loved offerings in the market come from its maxi-scooter series. Such a fact...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jul 23, 2024