Rappler's latest stories on automotive manufacturing
Toyota investing $1 billion in Grab
(UPDATED) The Japanese automaker plans to expand beyond its core business into the 'mobility' sector

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

Ayala acquires German auto parts manufacturer
The P1 49 billion investment is part of AC Industrials expansion spree

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

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
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

Mixed sentiments on PH automotive industry plan
Some say the Comprehensive Automotive Resources Strategy program is not enough for the country to compete with other ASEAN countries

Aquino okays new PH automotive industry plan
Philippine trade officials forecast that the new automotive industry plan will generate an estimated P300 billion in economic activity

PH auto industry hits record sales in 1Q 2015
Toyota buoys the sales with 10 237 units – its highest single month sales to date

After buying new car, you should receive your plate within 7 days
Following are the guidelines for new car buyers on the DOTC and LTO ‘no plate no travel policy’

Auto manufacturers urge LTO to release plates sooner
An automotive manufacturers chamber hopes LTO releases the plates made available recently in time for the implementation of the no registration no travel policy

Vehicle sales up in January
Car sales are up 27 from January 2013 but slightly lower compared to December s
Luxury car sales decline amid natural disasters
The luxury cars segment had declining sales in November and December amid the destruction caused by Typhoon Yolanda and the rehab efforts that followed
Auto assemblers expect to breach 2013 sales target
Campi and TMA vehicle assemblers see higher than targeted sales this year after a strong performance in the first 7 months
Vehicle sales up 23% in Jan-May - Campi, TMA
Toyota Motor is the best selling brand accounting for 40 of total sales
Auto industry sees impact from Ford pullout
Industry group Campi says the closure of Ford s assembly operations next year will have an impact on targets under a planned roadmap
Car sales drop 4% in disaster-packed 2011
Sales dropped 4 in the automotive industry in 2011 as disasters ravaged infrastructure in Japan and Thailand disrupting supply chains