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Tesla becomes richest auto group as Detroit giants see sales drop
Tesla shares have risen steadily since late 2019 as it met key production targets for its Model 3 car, with the automaker topping Japan's Toyota in market valuation
Chinese carmakers show goods in Geneva as sales tank at home
New Chinese players come out in force this year in Europe's biggest annual car show, which has typically been a showcase for luxury cars from historic manufacturers
For auto tech at CES, 'user experience' becomes the key
With full autonomous driving still likely years away, there is a growing interest in making cars a place to live, work, communicate and enjoy the ride
Toyota investing $1 billion in Grab
(UPDATED) The Japanese automaker plans to expand beyond its core business into the 'mobility' sector
Beepbeep.ph can pick up and have your car serviced with valet feature
It's a feature designed for those who don't want to use their time to take their car to the repair shop
German court paves way for diesel driving bans
A top German court rules that cities can impose diesel driving bans to combat air pollution
Meet the Filipino company behind this 'secret weapon' for engines
Pertua has been around for 30 years, and it has gained a cult following for helping bring old cars and motorcycles back to life
EU to cut car emissions to meet climate targets
The proposal has to be approved by the 28 member states and the European Parliament
GM to recall 2.5M vehicles in China over Takata airbags
GM and its joint venture partner Shanghai GM will start withdrawing vehicles fitted with the potentially faulty airbags beginning next month and will include Chevrolet and Buick cars
China mulls petrol car ban, boosting electric vehicles
As the measure looms foreign auto makers have announced plans to boost the production of electric cars in China
Tesla begins to deliver electric car for the masses
Tesla rolls out the first of its keenly awaited Model 3 cars aiming to disrupt a world accustomed to automobiles powered by pollution spewing fossil fuel
UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 – report
Environment minister Michael Gove is due to present the government s keenly awaited £3 billion 3 9 billion 3 4 billion euro air pollution plan
San Miguel's latest venture: BMW vehicles
San Miguel Corporation sets up a new unit called SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation marking its entry into the motoring business
Japan's airbag giant Takata files for bankruptcy protection
3rd UPDATE The Tokyo based car parts giant is facing lawsuits and huge costs over an airbag defect linked to at least 16 deaths globally
Ayala acquires German auto parts manufacturer
The P1 49 billion investment is part of AC Industrials expansion spree
DTI backs proposal to raise car taxes
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says the luxury car segment will not die if the proposal to impose higher excise tax on new vehicles is approved
Fiat Chrysler announces creation of 2,000 U.S. jobs
The American Italian firm will invest 1 billion by 2020 in two of its factories in the Midwestern states of Michigan and Ohio where the new jobs will be based
Ford cancels Mexico plant, will boost U.S. output
Ford s decision to cancel the 1 6 billion investment in the state of San Luis Potosi is a big blow to Mexico
Ayala to government: It's time for CARS 2.0
In response Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says his department will look into creating a CARS type incentives program for electronics
Ayala Corp sees 11% growth in net income
The conglomerate s healthy earnings trajectory is buoyed by contribution from banking real estate and automative businesses
Toyota recalling nearly 6M more Takata airbags
Toyota s recall brings its total of called back Takata airbags to 23 1 million
Regular car maintenance: A cheat sheet
Important questions about care and prevention for your car – answered
Lexus, BMW showcase hybrid supercars at PH auto show
The luxury brands demonstrate their idea of the future of driving at the Philippine International Motoring Show
PH imports up 39.3% in May 2016
Among 11 selected Asian countries only the Philippines posted a double digit growth while other countries declined says NEDA
Tesla Model 3 orders hit 325,000
Tesla Motors says interest has spread completely organically and it did not advertise or pay for any endorsements
Tesla racks up 276,000 Model 3 orders in just days
Orders are piling up fast and exceeding the expectations of the company for its Model 3
High hopes for Archer and Delta’s last run
Cheer on DLSU and cars from other Philippine schools by watching the Shell Eco Marathon from March 3 to 6 at the Luneta Park Circuit
Mitsubishi to invest P4.3B to build Mirage models in PH
The move allows Mitsubishi to join the CARS Program says its global chairman who met with President Aquino in Manila
Toyota says halting Japan assembly for a week on parts shortage
UPDATED The decision is made due to a parts shortage resulting from a recent industrial explosion at Toyota affiliate Aichi Steel Corp the world s top automaker says
Ford to exit Japan, Indonesia
Ford plans to halt operations dealerships and importation in the 2 countries in the second half of 2016
French carmaker Renault to recall 15,000 vehicles to check engines – minister
UPDATED French carmaker Renault under the spotlight over high levels of harmful emissions is recalling 15 000 vehicles before they go on sale to check their engines
Gov’t to roll out incentives program for auto firms
Car and car parts manufacturers in the country can begin applying for the CARS program on January 15
VW chief apologizes over emissions scandal on first US trip
UPDATED Matthias Mueller also says Volkswagen plans to make an additional 900 million investment in the United States to build a new mid size SUV
Drive smarter: 3 step-by-step guides
A driver with bad habits is a road hazard
INFOGRAPHIC: City driving survival guide
It’s a jungle out there Learn a few keys to your survival behind the wheel
6 ways to upgrade your driving skills
Make the streets safer by improving the way you handle the wheel
David SyCip: The visionary ideas behind ASEAN integration
UPDATED A look at the ideas that influenced the creation of the ASEAN single market through the thoughts and writings of local visionary David SyCip
Driving in the modern world
Today’s smart drivers need the right kind of features in their cars to match
Volkswagen to recall 8.5 million vehicles in Europe
The raids at VW s Italian headquarters in Verona and Lamborghini s base in Bologna came after Italian consumer rights group Codacons filed a fraud suit on behalf of 12 000 Italian owners over the VW made vehicles
Police raid VW headquarters as probe mounts in Germany, US
Private apartments were also raided in Volkswagen s hometown of Wolfsburg and other cities as police sought to secure documents and digital data that could point to those responsible for the deception of global proportions
PH to APEC economies: Let's make our region bike-friendly
The Philippines is set to propose a framework to APEC member economies that will develop sidewalks and encourage walking and biking as the first two modes of transportation
US Volkswagen chief admits knew of emissions problem in 2014
Michael Horn offers a sincere apology for Volkswagen s use of a software program that served to defeat the regular emissions testing regime
Metro Manila has ‘worst traffic on Earth’ – Waze
The 2015 Global Driver Satisfaction Index conducted by the navigation app Waze reveals that the Philippines is among the countries with the worst driving experiences
VW revs up recall plan, hunts for culprits in pollution scam
Since the revelations on September 18 the VW share has seen nearly 40 of its value go up in smoke
Trade Secretary Domingo resigns – Palace
3RD UPDATE Domingo s resignation is still under consideration says Palace Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr
PH ranks 1st in East, Southeast Asia for June imports growth
The 22 6 growth in June is the highest for 2015 so far thanks to increases in imports of raw materials and intermediate goods
Proposed traffic solutions: Regulate car sales, relocate industries
A congressman renews proposal to sell cars only to those with proof of parking spaces; an ex senator says factories commercial establishments should move to the provinces
Isuzu not giving up hope of joining CARS program
Lacking the volume necessary to join the new automotive incentives program Isuzu hopes the government will eventually relax its requirements
Toyota wants PEZA’s help ahead of investment in CARS
Toyota urged PEZA to encourage more investments in parts manufacturing to make participation in the new CARS program easier
Honda recalls another 4.5M cars over exploding airbags
Japanese automaker Honda says it is recalling another 4 5 million vehicles globally as a scare over a potentially deadly defect in Takata made airbags widens
