The days of Chery Auto producing half-baked small cars with interiors that came standard with suffocating fumes seem to be long gone. Chery Auto Philippines announced in a September 2023 press statement that its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 series of crossovers both got first place in their respective categories in the J.D. Power China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) rankings. The result of the study was based on the evaluation of 35,155 traditional-fuel vehicle owners who purchased

Recent rumblings in the automotive industry talk about Chinese brands changing management hands. And from what we've heard, there will be a few. But why do the principals feel the sudden need to come in lock, stock, and barrel to take over the Filipino-run local distributorships? Haven't they done enough to promote the brand? Did the distributors fall short of sales targets? Or have the distributors failed in the perception game despite the uptick in Chinese-made cars' build, tech and quality in

Ford Philippines has solidified its position as one of the country's leading automotive brands thanks to its solid retail performance in 2022. The Blue Oval brand grew its full-year retail sales by 24% in 2022, with 24,710 units sold, led by its three best-selling vehicles - the Ford Ranger, the Ford Everest, and the Ford Territory. Ford Ranger - Still a best seller The Ranger was the top-selling Ford vehicle in 2022, with sales also rising by 24%, with 11,396 units sold. This makes the nameplat

Expect more expensive vehicles as car brands update their prices for 2023. It's the first month of the new year and four manufacturers – Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki – have already updated their prices as of press time. While some may only have minor changes, others have more dramatic hikes. However, we expect more brands to follow, especially those that have yet to implement changes since 2022. Honda Cars Philippines Honda Cars Philippines announced in 2022 that it would increase the pr

Every car varies and has strengths that make them differ from each other. Each car stands out differently compared to competitors. That is why people end up with different car models because people have different needs and taste too. A rich man wouldn't settle for an entry-level hatchback if he has the means to get himself what he wants. Car manufacturers develop and release cars in classification because different people look for different features and traits in a car. There are entry-level veh

Nissan Motor Corporation’s Terra once again made it to a new version. According to the Japanese manufacturer, they focused on updating the SUV’s exterior and interior aesthetics while retaining its powertrain components aside from the brakes that are now all discs. With that being said, we cannot expect the new generation to be much stronger than the outgoing version. What are the specifications of the Nissan Terra? Under the hood of the 2022 Nissan Terra is a 2.5-liter Inline-four Diesel engine