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Vehicle sales dip 4% in September

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October 25, 2025

MANILA — The automotive industry’s sales declined for the third consecutive month in September due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that combined sales slipped by four percent to 38,029 units in September from 39,542 units in the same month last year.

However, vehicle sales in September were five percent higher than the 36,174 units sold in August.

Passenger car sales fell by 24 percent to 7,948 units in September from 10,438 units in the same month a year ago.

Commercial vehicle sales, on the other hand, went up by 3.4 percent to 30,081 units from 29,104.

The data also showed that sales of electric vehicles (EVs) reached 2,223 units in September.

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