All 104 Automotive reports from the Media Meter Report Library, newest first.
Severe flooding across Luzon dominated automotive conversation, with stranded motorists and a bridge collapse drawing heavy engagement. LTO's September 1 plate enforcement and a viral police-rider incident fueled regulatory debate, while hybrid and PHEV interest remained strong.
The Philippine automotive conversation on August 28, 2026, was dominated by LTO enforcement controversies, including an MMDA SUV using a truck plate on the busway, a P28.56 billion computer fee refund demand, and the upcoming September 1 fake plate crackdown. Meanwhile, motorcycle brand Rusi faced persistent reliability criticism, and new model launches like the Honda Click125 Street generated buzz.
On August 27, 2026, the Philippine automotive conversation centered on the MG S5 EV's debut, a wave of hybrid and plug-in hybrid launches from Chinese and Japanese brands, and persistent public frustration with LTO and MMDA processes, including a refund campaign and enforcement crackdowns.
On August 26, 2026, Philippine automotive conversation centered on plug-in hybrid launches and pricing, alongside public scrutiny of government vehicle misuse and enforcement actions. News of the Inchcape-Changan split and rising July sales added context.
Philippine vehicle sales fell 2.5% year-on-year in July, but electrified vehicle sales more than doubled, reaching 29.5% of the market. The day's coverage also centered on a cluster of fatal motorcycle crashes and the LTO's 90-day license suspension of actor Niño Muhlach after a fatigue-related crash.
The Bureau of Customs will seize and auction actor Derek Ramsay's Porsche 918 Spyder after it was misdeclared as a lower-value model, drawing heavy public engagement and raising questions about buyer liability. The day also saw actor Niño Muhlach admit to falling asleep at the wheel in a crash, alongside a wave of plug-in hybrid and EV launches from Mitsubishi, MG, GAC, and Nissan.
On August 23, 2026, Philippine road safety conversations were dominated by motorcycle accidents, regulatory criticism of the LTO, and a new crackdown on replica plates. Meanwhile, EV interest grew with BYD's chairman visit and new hybrid launches.
The Philippine automotive conversation on August 22, 2026, was shaped by a new government mandate for EV charging stations, a celebrity luxury car scandal involving Derek Ramsay, and two tragic road incidents that dominated public emotion. Social media engagement centered on traffic disruptions and safety enforcement, while news media covered regulatory and product developments.
The Philippine automotive conversation on August 20-21 was split between the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV launch and a series of road tragedies, including a fatal jeepney-motorcycle crash that drew swift LTO enforcement. The Bulacan family deaths inside a parked SUV also dominated news coverage.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines launched the all-new Outlander PHEV at an introductory price of P2.749 million, while OMODA & JAECOO expanded its electrified SUV lineup in Cebu and Davao. The day's conversation also included heavy engagement around vehicle-related tragedies and juvenile car theft, alongside official advisories on the Ninoy Aquino Day number coding suspension.
The Philippine automotive sector faced a day of converging crises: monsoon floods raised vehicle safety and used-car concerns, the LTO announced a September crackdown on fake plates, and the Ombudsman suspended two transport officials over P13.3 billion in computer fees.
A day of compounding crises: monsoon floods paralyze Metro Manila, fuel prices spike, and two LTO hit-and-run incidents erode public trust in road safety regulators.
