Philippine Vehicle Sales Down 4.1% in First 8 Months

The local automotive industry reported a decline in sales for the first eight months of the year due to the effects of the disasters in Japan that limited the production and supply of some models.

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the…

2012 Toyota Camry pricing good news for those shopping in mid-size market

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Toyota

We’ve just given you our first impressions of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry. Now, Toyota is ready to give you pricing, and it’s good news if you’re in the market for this mid-size mainstay. Pricing stays the same for…

Report: Toyota to market in-home chargers in 2012

Filed under: Hybrid, Etc., Technology, Toyota, Electric

The Toyota Plug-in Prius won’t be hitting dealer showrooms until 2012. Before that happens, Toyota is getting ready to produce an “add-on” for the vehicle, but it’s one you don’t…

Report: Chrysler wants ‘S’ branding to appeal to youth market [w/poll]

Filed under: Sedan, Chrysler, Design/Style

The average age of those who buy new Chryslers? Sixty-two. That’s not good for a brand that’s looking to expand into new markets and thereby increase sales. Invariably, such a strategy means younger buyers will need to be lured into the showroom.

Report: Daihatsu leaving European market

More than any other, two carmaking giants sit at the top of the industry: Toyota and General Motors. But while GM sells under a (shrinking but still) expansive range of brands, the Toyota Motor Corporation sells most of its vehicles under its own name. That doesn’t mean that Toyota, however, doesn’t have its own…

Report: Toyota sees increased U.S. market share in 2011

Filed under: Toyota

2010 was as rough a year as Toyota has experienced in many-a-decade, but the Japanese automaker reportedly senses a rebound in 2011. The Detroit News reports that team Toyota predicts that in 2011 it will outpace industry growth due in part to 10 revamped models across its Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands.

Rumormill: BMW reconsidering larger SUV for U.S. market?

Filed under: SUV, Europe, BMW, Rumormill

Judging from the whispers making their way around the interwebs, BMW may be interested in rekindling the X7 flame. The company was one of many corporations that took part in a global summit in Seoul to discuss how to rebalance global trade away from…

Volkswagen releases luxurious new Touareg Exclusive for German market

Filed under: SUV, Europe, Volkswagen, Luxury

If you’re in the market for a luxury sport-ute, the Volkswagen Group has got you well covered between the Audi Q5 and Q7 and the Porsche Cayenne. But the VW…

Oh, Kei Go: Toyota set to enter JDM minicar market?

Filed under: Etc., Japan, Toyota, Daihatsu

Toyota is looking to get bigger… by going smaller. The Japanese automaker is looking to enter the kei car market, a popular segment in its homeland. Kei cars are small vehicles with restrictions on length (11.15 feet), width (4.86 feet),…

Mitsubishi CEO: We will not withdraw from U.S. market

Filed under: Mitsubishi, Earnings/Financials

Mitsubishi has had a very rough road the last few years. Its sales have fallen steadily since a peak year in 2002 when the brand pushed 354,111 units out the door. According to Automotive News, Osamu…