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LTO grants three-month validity extension for expiring driver's licenses, vehicle registrations
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (221+ words) The Land Transportation Office'has issued'Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-5048, granting a three-month extension for the validity of driver's licenses and other documents'expiring in April 2026 or later. According to the agency, this extension "shall remain in effect until further notice," as the country…...
Vin Fast plans to launch e-scooters in PH this June, build 30, 000 battery-swapping stations
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (247+ words) Vin Fast Philippines will be expanding into fully electric scooters very soon. The Vietnamese brand just formalized partnerships with 14distributors, as it plans to launch at least three models and anationwide battery-swapping network. The Vin Fast Evo, Feliz II, and Viper…...
The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class is both "fascinatingly different" and "reassuringly familiar"
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (544+ words) So, game on. After BMW wowed us all with its game-changing i X3 and followed it up with the lovely i3 sedan, it's Stuttgart-based rivalhas hit back: After the GLC Electric comes this, the first-ever battery-powered Mercedes-Benz C-Class. And the headline stat…...
PH car sales report: 105, 642 vehicles sold in 2026 so far; Vin Fast tops BEV sales
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (557+ words) The first quarter of the year has concluded, and after a busy first three months, the numbers from the'Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) are out. There are more than a few things to point out for this…...
Gov't hesitating on fuel excise tax suspension; cites marginal impact despite revenue loss
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (293+ words) Earlier this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. While this is expected to translate into savings for Filipino households and small businesses'around P37 per 11kg LPG cylinder and P5. 60 per liter of kerosene'many were…...
From China to the world: Nissan exports its first Frontier Pro units
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (321+ words) China-made Nissan vehicles are set to debut across global markets in the near future. Through the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership, the Japanese brand has begun exporting the Nissan Frontier Pro'a plug-in hybrid pickup based on the Dongfeng Z9. Since its initial launch in…...
Mitsubishi PH updates Triton with blacked-out styling for 2026
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (224+ words) We've been expecting this, and now it's finally here: The updated Mitsubishi Triton has been launched in the Philippines. For 2026, the midsize pickup sees mostly design changes. Across the lineup, the Triton gets blacked-out door handles, side mirrors, and rear…...
Ford PH's April promo slashes P500k off the Mustang Mach-E
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (426+ words) Have you been planning to get a Ford? Now might be the time. The American car manufacturer is extending its promotions with discounts and offers this April. These include'low all-in down payments, low monthly fees, and interest-free financing'for the Ford…...
The new Nissan Kicks could make its PH debut with three variants
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (263+ words) After debuting at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, the new Nissan Kicks may be on its way to the Philippines. The Land Transportation Office recently published homologation papers for the hybrid crossover, which could hint at an upcoming release. According…...
Spec-sheet brawl: Geely EX5 EM-i Max vs. BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (206+ words) Top Gear Philippines OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: From China to the world: Nissan exports its first Frontier Pro units Spec-sheet brawl: Toyota RAV4 HEV vs Subaru Forester e-Boxer vs Honda CR-V RS e: HEV Bothcompact crossovers come with a host…...