Ford Philippines has delivered a solid retail performance for the first half of 2023 thanks to continued demand for its lineup of Next-Generation vehicles. The automaker saw retail sales increase by 55 percent from a year ago to 13,838 units sold, with the Next-Generation Ford Ranger, Ford Territory, and Ford Everest driving overall sales. The Ford Ranger emerged as the brand’s best-selling model in the country, with sales growing by 25 percent year-on-year to 5,436 units sold. Its great sales s

Following the unveiling of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mild-hybrid on June 2023, another electrified crossover will join the Chinese carmaker’s lineup Chery Auto Philippines announced in a July 2023 press statement that the first batch of the subcompact Chery Tiggo 5x Pro, which will also feature a mild-hybrid powertrain, has arrived in the Philippines. The Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, which were both showcased at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, are expected to officially launc

Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippines because of the fuel savings and the technology they offer. It also helps that these vehicles are coding exempt, which is excellent for the average car buyer. Toyota Philippines was one of the early adopters of this technology as it brought in the Toyota Prius in 2009. While expensive then, it was priced at ₱2.25 million, the Japanese brand brought in more affordable options only in the past few years, such as the Camry Hybrid, the RAV4 Hybr

The Nissan Almera has gotten a new look, which made its ASEAN debut on May 11, 2023, in Thailand. Our friends from AutoFun Thailand confirmed from the Nissan Thailand managing director that the facelifted Almera will be exported to other ASEAN markets, including the Philippines, starting June 2023. Nissan Thailand said the Almera comes in four variants: E, EL, V, and VL. Up front, the subcompact sedan adopts the massive grill of its American sibling, the Nissan Versa. These include horizontal sl

The Vios is an all-time favorite subcompact sedan in the Philippines. Its clientele range from families seeking their first car to companies buying fleets for personnel use or just individuals trying out the TNVS business. With its famed Toyota reliability, ubiquitous cheap parts availability (as the Vios is assembled locally), good fuel efficiency, and modern looks and features, the Vios is sure to be on the top of the list of best-selling vehicles for the year, just like before. In recent year

With the rapidly growing popularity of compact crossovers, the competition tightens as automobile manufacturers introduce new models to conquer the segment. When talking about hype, it is undeniable that the 2022 Ford Territory is the most sought-after and popular compact crossover of the year, beating several contenders in the same class. But is its performance worth the fame against its closest rival MG Trophy? Engine and Transmission While both the Ford Territory and the MG Trophy come with a