All 104 Automotive reports from the Media Meter Report Library, newest first.
A day of heightened enforcement and economic tension in Philippine transport: the LTO pursues blacklisting of a tech contractor over a data-leak risk, jeepney overloading draws swift penalties, and transport groups gear up for a strike over fuel prices.
A daily snapshot of the Philippine automotive and transport sector, covering the new EV manufacturing incentives, transport fare hike petitions and strikes, rice import safeguard duties, and new vehicle launches.
A daily snapshot of Philippine automotive and transport conversations, covering the LTFRB fare hike hearings and fuel subsidy proposals, LTO enforcement actions, and the accelerating entry of Chinese and Vietnamese EV brands.
The Land Transportation Office's rapid enforcement against content creators and riders involved in dangerous viral road stunts dominated the day's conversation, drawing heavy public engagement marked by amusement and debate over rider rights and due process.
A daily snapshot of Philippine transport and mobility conversations, covering the EV incentives program, public transport fare hike petitions, road safety issues, and industry developments.
The Philippine automotive industry reacts to the new Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), with major manufacturers committing to local EV production, while VinFast launches e-motorcycles and GAC introduces new MPVs.
President Marcos signs the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) program, LTFRB begins fare hike deliberations, and GAC, BYD, and MG launch new electrified models, as social conversation splits between policy excitement and commuter cost concerns.
The Philippine auto conversation on July 28-29 was dominated by BYD's aggressive launch of the Seal 5 DM-i and Atto 2, while LTO fixer arrests and system failures continued to erode public trust, and LTFRB enforcement actions offered a contrasting narrative of accountability.
A jumbo fuel price hike triggers panic buying and transport protests, while road rage incidents and an MMDA enforcer scandal fuel public anger. Meanwhile, EV and hybrid launches offer a counter-narrative of sustainable mobility.
The Philippine automotive conversation on July 13-14, 2026 was split between positive new model launches (Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid, Toyota GR GT) and high-engagement road safety incidents, with regulatory easing for TNVS franchises drawing little public reaction.
The launch of open-loop fare payments on LRT-2, the upcoming bidding for the North-South Commuter Railway operations contract, and President Marcos's inauguration of port facilities in Camiguin dominated transport coverage on July 13, while fuel price concerns and road safety incidents also drew attention.
A fatal hit-and-run involving a Toyota Land Cruiser dominates public outrage and raises questions of privilege, while the government advances EV incentive programs and LTO-7 sacks 40 workers for corruption. The day's conversation spans accountability, enforcement disparities, and industry policy signals.
