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[Title] => Sales of xEVs zoom despite drop in car demand
[Summary] => Electrified vehicle sales continued to defy the overall downtrend in automotive sales, surging by 159 percent year-on-year in the January to April period, while total vehicle sales slipped by 12 percent, amid high fuel prices.
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[Title] => Chinese brands take center stage at auto show
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[Title] => Philippines auto industry sales may breach 500K units this year
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[Title] => Auto sales rev up 2% in 6 months
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[Title] => COMMENTARY: Japanese reliability vs Chinese innovation: The battle for Filipino car buyers’ attention and loyalty
[Summary] => In a rapidly evolving automotive landscape, Filipino car buyers now face a pivotal decision: stick with the time-tested reliability of Japanese brands — or explore the bold innovation and aggressive pricing of rising Chinese brands.
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[Title] => CAMPI pushes for legislation to support local vehicle production
[Summary] => The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) is pushing for legislation for a program that will support local vehicle assembly operations to encourage more investments in the industry.
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[Title] => Kia rolls out e-vehicle lineup
[Summary] => Automotive firm Kia Philippines has officially launched its electric vehicle offering to the Philippines market, as part of the company’s transition into a future mobility solutions brand.
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[Title] => Auto parts makers back safeguard duties on imports
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[Summary] => In a rapidly evolving automotive landscape, Filipino car buyers now face a pivotal decision: stick with the time-tested reliability of Japanese brands — or explore the bold innovation and aggressive pricing of rising Chinese brands.
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[Title] => Kia rolls out e-vehicle lineup
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