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PH Auto Sales Decline 15.7% in May, But Electric Vehicle Market Surges
Philippine automotive sales saw a 15.7% year-on-year decline in May, but the electric vehicle (EV) market surged by 66.8%. Growing interest in fuel efficiency is driving demand for EVs amidst overall sales contraction.
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