The Chevrolet Trax is a nameplate that we all thought had long died. But the American carmaker revived it for the Philippines, officially debuting the all-new crossover on July 4, 2023 (the same date as America’s Independence Day). And now, you can see the Trax for yourself as it goes to various malls in Metro Manila and Pampanga for the Trax Roadshow Tour, which runs from July 14 to September 6, 2023. The Covenant Car Company, Inc., which is the official importer and distributor of Chevrolet in

The Philippines is one of the very few countries in Southeast Asia where the concentration of supercars is insanely high. Still, not everyone can afford the fancy exotic cars you see in Interesting Car Spotting PH. So, why not look at some new and attainable vehicles that have graced our market? After all, the Chiron isn’t practical as a daily driver, wouldn’t you agree? Toyota Raize The Toyota Raize is someone’s vague idea of what a turbocharged, Wigo-based SUV should be – the idea of off-road

It seemed only yesterday when Geely Philippines launched the Azkarra compact crossover. And back in 2020, it was a groundbreaking offering with its 48V mild-hybrid system and plush and feature-packed interiors. Despite its renowned refinement, fuel efficiency, and tech, the first-generation Azkarra that we have today is already six years old. And that is already ancient in car speak. That is why the time is right for Geely to introduce the 2023 Boyue L. This 5-seat crossover is the basis of what

The Toyota Corolla Altis has different creatures under its hood. One of which is an earth-loving hybrid. (All Image from Toyota PH) There are three variants which share the 1.6 1ZR-FE engine. The GR-S variant and lower share the 1.6L Dual VVT-I, 4 Cylinder in-line DOHC, 16 Valve engine. It produces an ample 121 horsepower and 153 Newton meters of torque. Its tank capacity is at 50 liters. This is mated in a CVT, except for the E variant which can be bought with a Manual Transmission. The second

Two years since the world was placed on lockdown, Filipinos are itching to go to one of their favorite tourist destination in Asia – Japan! For people like me who has been to the land of the rising sun many times already, there is still this sheer wonder and excitement as though going there the first time. Everything seemed to be orderly, and technology seems to have been fully integrated in day-to-day life. The shinkansen or bullet train, the uber hi-tech toilets you want to bring home if you c

Chery is returning to Philippines after a short hiatus. Here's what you need to know about Chery before they return here. Also, we will do a follow-up post regarding the models that are slated to arrive here. 2021 witnessed a number of ups and downs in the global automotive scene. Despite that, Chery continued to maintain the strongest growth rate in China’s automotive industry. Last year, Chery sold 961,926 cars, a year-on-year increase of 31.7 percent. Out of which, 269,154 units were exported