GAC Motor Philippines is expanding its presence by opening a new dealership in Cainta Rizal. The opening of the new facility took the esteemed presence of top executives from the GAC Management Group (China), its local distributor Astara Philippines, and the Gateway Group. Astara Philippines Managing Director Raoul Picello, who was at the event, thanked the Gateway Group for their support, investment, and belief in the GAC brand. “It's through a partnership like ours that we can achieve great th

From Audi to Weltmeister, it seems that every major carmaker is offering a battery-electric vehicle (EV) in the Philippines. Of course, these companies are taking advantage of the zero duties on imported EVs and parts, which has led to huge price drops for many EV models like the Nissan LEAF. There’s also Republic Act 11697 or the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act,” which not only offers non-financial incentives for EV owners, but also provides a roadmap for infrastructure like charging

As of late, Mitsubishi has not released any brand-new models, with much of its global lineup being facelifted versions of older vehicles. That’s why when its press office announces that it will launch an all-new car, it’s definitely big news. The Japanese carmaker said in a May 2023 statement that it would debut a new sport-utility vehicle (SUV) on August 10, 2023, at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. “The all-new compact SUV is the first of the new Mitsubishi SUVs to enter the ASE

Disclosure: Chery Auto Philippines lent us a Chery Tiggo 8 PRO 1.6T for eight days with a full tank of gas. Additional fuel and toll fees were paid by the writer using his personal money. Jetour Auto Philippines likewise invited the writer to an all-expense paid trip to China which included a visit of the Chery Auto manufacturing facilities. Something about the tag “Made in China” turns many car buyers off. Geopolitics aside, Chinese-built cars have long suffered from the negative impressions th

The Geely Azkarra is the Chinese automaker’s entry into a crowded compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. This segment includes the likes of the Ford Territory, Chery Tiggo 7, and the more established nameplates such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. Given the entries mentioned above, what does the Azkarra have that the rest of its foes do not? Yeas for the Geely Azkarra The turbocharged, 178 PS/ 255 Nm 1.5-liter three-cylinder in front of the cabin

Popular cars are well-loved for a reason. The Nissan GT-R has enticed car enthusiasts and rich boy-racers because of its supercar-killing performance and timeless appeal. The Toyota Innova is popular in the Philippines because of its affordability, cabin size, and fuel efficiency. The Ford Ranger Raptor is a top choice among off-roaders because of its robust off-road components and abilities. It's the same thing with the Toyota Camry, it is one of the prime choices for executives and the upper c