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Philippine car sales rose 2% to 230,912 units in first half of 2025

The Philippine automotive industry saw a 2% sales increase in the first half of 2025, driven by strong commercial vehicle demand. Toyota maintains market lead.The Philippine automotive industry posted a 2-percent growth in the first half of 2025, with total vehicle sales reaching 230,912 units, according to a

Date Published: 2025-07-28T02:47:53Z

Source: manilastandard.net

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US-EU Trade Deal: A Lifeline for the Automotive Industry

A preliminary trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Commission has averted a potential trade war and mitigated threats to the automotive sector. The agreement, praised by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is expected to substantially reduce tariffs, offering crucial relief to the export-driven German economy.

Date Published: 2025-07-27T19:03:03Z

Source: Devdiscourse

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Toyota Motor Philippines seeks JPEPA review after US tariff deal

Philippine automotive industry renews calls to update the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) due to tariff imbalances created by

Date Published: 2025-07-27T08:55:33Z

Source: manilastandard.net

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Workers in automotive industry face safety risk, as injuries rise 35 per cent YoY: Safe in India Foundation Report

Over 95% of injured workers assisted were with 6 out of top 10 brands

Date Published: 2025-07-19T00:43:45Z

Source: The Indian Express

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5 Car Brands That Use CVT Transmissions

The automotive industry has changed much in the past few decades. Hybrids and EVs aside, its the continuously variable transmission that is shaking things up.

Date Published: 2025-07-15T20:30:00Z

Source: SlashGear

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FIA, SEMA Join Forces to Shape US Auto Safety Regulations

The FIA and the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association have joined forces to shape policy, regulations and best practices in the automotive industry.

Date Published: 2025-06-25T10:00:02Z

Source: Newsweek

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'Ban' for millions of petrol and diesel drivers could be 'amended'

Germany's automotive industry association, VDA, has proposed a significant change to EU rules that would effectively reverse the planned 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles.

Date Published: 2025-06-09T08:22:05Z

Source: Birmingham Live

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How GM + Nvidia are changing the face of the automotive industry

The AI-focused partnership will usher in the next generation of industrial robotics.

Date Published: 2025-06-05T15:31:53Z

Source: FreightWaves

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Master Group partners with China’s number one global automobile export brand, Chery Automobile

Pakistan’s automotive industry is set to welcome Super Plug-in Hybrid and New Energy Vehicles with advanced technology and local manufacturing.

Date Published: 2025-05-30T19:00:00Z

Source: DAWN.com

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Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs

(UPDATE) FRANKFURT, Germany — Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and resulting economic uncertainty.

Date Published: 2025-05-27T16:25:00Z

Source: The Manila Times

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