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Kimi Antonelli wins the China Grand Prix

Antonelli wins in Shanghai, Hamilton scores first Ferrari podium

16 Mar 2026

1 min read

LARGER VinFast VF9 highlights the company’s electric SUV lineup offered with battery subscription options that spread battery costs through monthly payments.

Power without worry: VinFast battery subscription shifts EV risk away from owners

15 Mar 2026

3 min read

KATHY MORAN

EV, hybrid, gas and the Kia Sonet

15 Mar 2026

4 min read

Metrobank, Toyota, and Mastercard executives proudly launch the Toyota Platinum Card — the card created for the smart Filipino motorists that lets you live life in full drive on and off the road. Shown are (from left): Jason Crasto, Mastercard® Philippines country manager; Ryo Yokoyama, Toyota Motor Philippines senior vice president of Marketing Division; Mike Masamayor, Toyota Motor Philippines, head of customer first & value chain operations; Gail Male, Metrobank head of Credit Cards, Personal Loan, and Digital Channels Group; Ramon del Rosario, Metrobank head of Consumer Business Sector; Mel Samson, Metrobank head of Credit Card Products and Segment Strategy; Digs Dimagiba, Metrobank chief marketing officer; Dr. David Go, Toyota Motor Philippines Vice Chairman of the Board; Jojo Villanueva, Toyota Motor Philippines first vice president of Corporate Affairs Group; Jing Atienza, Toyota Motor Philippines executive vice president of Marketing; and Mike Miranda, Mastercard® Philippines accounts management co-head.

Platinum perks: Toyota, Metrobank launch credit card with fuel rebates, toll perks and dealer discounts

15 Mar 2026

3 min read

APP interface shows a ride-hailing route, trip time estimate, and the option for users to find a nearby driver.

Ride-hailing apps expand role

15 Mar 2026

2 min read

BYD introduces its second-generation Blade Battery and FLASH charging system capable of charging from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes and up to 97 percent in nine minutes.

BYD reveals faster Blade Battery

15 Mar 2026

2 min read

Enrique Garcia

The steering wheel may disappear

15 Mar 2026

3 min read

DIAGRAM shows the major brake system components, including caliper, pads, disc, drum, master cylinder, and wheel cylinder that work together to slow and stop a vehicle safely.

Brake pad warning signs for older cars

15 Mar 2026

2 min read

INSIGHTS from the Inchcape Drivers of Change study show Filipinos leading the region in environment-driven interest in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Filipinos show strong green intent in vehicle shift

15 Mar 2026

2 min read

EASTWEST Banking Corporation posted a 21 percent increase in net income to P9.2 billion for 2025, driven by revenue growth, cost discipline, and expanded digital adoption.

EastWest unveils AutoCash refinancing program

15 Mar 2026

1 min read

EXECUTIVES from Salmon Finance and Suerte Motoplaza gather during the launch of in-store motorcycle financing for buyers in select Metro Manila dealerships. Shown are (from left): Sergey Golets, head of Auto Lending of Salmon; Raffy Montemayor, co-founder of Salmon; Vasiliy Kuznetsov, senior vice president for Partners and Distribution of Salmon; John Derrick Gerongay, executive director of Suerte Motoplaza; Reynold Gerongay, president and CEO of Suerte Motoplaza; and Ralp Moris Brondial, head of Auto Lending Operations of Salmon.

Salmon rolls out in-store moto loans

15 Mar 2026

2 min read

DENZA introduces D9

15 Mar 2026

1 min read

PUSHING for pace, Mercedes driver George Russell powers through the Shanghai International Circuit during sprint qualifying in Shanghai.

Silver sweep: Russell leads Mercedes one-two in China GP sprint

Agence France-Presse

15 Mar 2026

3 min read

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to win the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on March 2, 2024.

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war

Agence France-Presse

14 Mar 2026

2 min read

FORD Philippines highlights the Territory, Everest and Ranger during its March Madness promo with discounts and service deals at dealerships nationwide.

Ford brings back March Madness deals

13 Mar 2026

2 min read

HYBRID Toyota ATIV appears in Toyota’s race season and deals with the Pay Low financing option.

Toyota rolls out race season offers

13 Mar 2026

3 min read

LANDO Norris steers his McLaren through the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Not enough: Norris says McLaren must ‘improve in all areas’ after Melbourne setback

Agence France-Presse

13 Mar 2026

2 min read

RECOGNITION officials from DENR and CAMPI hold the Environmental Sustainability Partner award during the 2026 Gawad Kabalikat sa Kapaligiran in Quezon City. Shown are (from left): EMB assistant director and head of National Ecology Center, Ma. Dorcia Naz-Hipe, DENR acting secretary Atty. Juan Miguel T. Cuña, CAMPI vice president Atty. Rhys Alexei Y. Murillo, and DENR assistant secretary for Environment and EMB director Jacqueline A. Caancan.

CAMPI earns DENR environmental award

08 Mar 2026

2 min read

VISITORS walk through rows of display vehicles during a previous Manila International Auto Show event when the Philippine Trade Training Center served as a secondary exhibition venue.

MIAS brings back PTTC for 2026 show

08 Mar 2026

2 min read

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