Entering the market in 2020, Changan Motor Philippines Inc. (CMPI) has come some way in establishing itself as a prominent China brand distributor in the local market. As you know, CMPI is the local distributor of Changan vehicles in the Philippines. And so far, the brand has resonated well with the Filipino market thanks to its powerful, tech-packed, and affordable lineup of cars. CMPI was recently rewarded for its efforts as the local arm of the international brand when it was recognized for i

In 2022, Suzuki Philippines gave the public a preview of the Suzuki Ertiga hybrid at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). The arrival of the Suzuki Ertiga hybrid signaled the brand’s intentions for joining the electrification bandwagon in the country. However, at the motor show, Suzuki Philippines did not reveal when they would launch the hybrid multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the country, the number of variants, or its pricing. But thanks to a recent teaser image released by the a

Buying an electrified vehicle is going to be a whole lot easier, at least in Indonesia. Our friends from AutoFun Indonesia reported that the Indonesian government is finalizing a host of financial incentives for people looking to buy a hybrid-electric or fully electric vehicle (EV). As of press time, an estimated 80 million rupiah (₱283,000) discount may be given to full EV buyers, while hybrid owners may get 40 million (₱141,000) rupiah off. However, these will only be offered to models that ar

The claim to fame for many hybrid-electric vehicles is their ability to produce stunning fuel-economy figures out of gasoline engines. With the price of diesel in the Philippines as of press time costing substantially more than unleaded, hybrids are a tempting proposition for drivers who want to cut back on fuel costs. The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid, which was unveiled at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, grabbed headlines as the first hybrid, seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which i

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has unveiled the all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza – one of their entries into the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) class. The Avanza has been around since December 2003, and for this year’s version, it wowed the automotive industry with its impressively upgraded looks, innovated features, and developed functionalities. How popular is Toyota Avanza in the Philippines? Multi-purpose vehicles like the Toyota Avanza gets the attention of the majority in several countries, includi

The SUV entry Toyota Rush from the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Company has been one of the go-to choices for Filipino families looking for an affordable SUV-type vehicle. Priced from Php983,000 to Php1,100,000 in the Philippines, this car model makes a good standing in the automotive market. The 7-seater Toyota Rush offers a list of good considerations for you to choose this model among its competitors in the market. Although this car is not considered among the premium models of its class,