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The history of the Philippine automotive industry is a journey from animal-drawn carriages to a thriving modern market. The story begins in the early 1900s and has evolved through various eras of innovation and cultural adaptation.

: The industry has expanded significantly, now hosting over 70 official brands , including a growing presence of Chinese, European, and Indian manufacturers.

: The 1920s and 30s saw an "auto boom" with international models appearing on Manila boulevards. By 1931, the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) was founded to support the growing community of motorists. Post-War and the Rise of "Pinoy" Vehicles (1950s–1980s)

: The first motor vehicle arrived in 1900 , when the US Army Signal Corps brought electric cars by the Woods Motor Vehicle Company for military use.

: Following WWII, Filipinos refurbished military surplus Jeeps (Willys and Ford), creating the iconic Jeepney .