Disclosure: Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines took us on an all-expense paid trip to China. Hotel, accommodations, and transportation were taken care of by the company. This is not a paid advertisement. All our comments and observations were not previewed nor pre-approved by Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines. Okay, let’s get the white elephant out of the way. We know a lot of you harbor anti-Chinese car brand sentiments. Whether it’s from your own experience or you’re just waving the flag of nationalism, it’s

Geely Philippines looks keen on launching the 2024 Geely GX3 Pro soon, as crossover units have already been spotted in a warehouse in Laguna and undergoing testing around Luzon. The Geely GX3 Pro initially debuted at the 2023 Manila International Motor Show but only as a preview as the automaker was still finalizing the specifications and pricing for the crossover. However, Geely wants to launch it soon to compete against the likes of the Toyota Raize and the Kia Stonic. While launch dates have

One look at the landscape changes that have happened to our roads makes it clear that Chinese cars are here to stay, regardless of how many Filipinos try to resist. They’re affordable, powerful, well-equipped, and in many cases, quite stylish. But have you ever noticed how many seem so similar under the skin? Eagle-eyed buyers will note that many cars sourced from China have engines that rarely exceed 1500cc, whether in turbocharged or naturally aspirated guise. That’s not for convenience’s sake

Disclaimer: Jetour Auto Philippines paid for my airfare, transportation and accommodation for a week-long trip with other media practitioners to China, including a visit to Auto Shanghai 2023. Everybody in the Philippines is familiar with the Chery QQ from the mid to late 2000s. The dinky urban hatchback became the symbol of everything that was wrong with China-made cars. With shabby workmanship, questionable aftersales (if there were any) and non-existent warranties, the QQ was China’s first ma

The latest generation of Range Rover’s sprightlier sibling has officially arrived in the Philippines. Coventry Motors Corporation, the official importer and distributor of Land Rover in the Philippines, launched the 2023 Range Rover Sport on Feb. 28, 2023 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City. The biggest news about the luxury sport-utilty vehicle (SUV) is the addition of electrified engines to the lineup. These include the P440e and the P510e plug-in hybrid-electric variants that produ

There are things that we cannot control, and we are all aware of that. We cannot control the weather. We cannot just say 'stop' when the flood starts to rise during the rainy season. We cannot control other people's feelings, nor can we stop children from growing up. Oh well, to get rid of the drama, there are things that we can control. Like choosing and deciding where we want to spend our hard-earned money. We've worked for that and deserve to spend it according to our needs and wants. 2022 To