Honda Cars Philippines is set to launch the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V on Sept. 13, 2023. The new crossover brings turbocharged power to its nameplate and a new hybrid variant that promises excellent fuel economy. While a new generation of a popular model is sound, it also has a few downsides. All the latest technology adds up to a higher price tag, which is why the new hybrid version of the Honda CR-V is priced at ₱2.6 million. It got us thinking – with a new price tag that high, what other hybrid

Unlike my other stories, I’ll start with a quick guide for those who just need to know the requirements for getting their replacement plates at the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The full claiming process, including my drive through the historic “Walled City” of Intramuros in Manila, starts immediately after the checklist below. Replacement Plate Claiming Requirements Prepare the following items and bring these to the releasing section of the LTO office where your plates will be claimed: Copy

The hybrid crossover market in the Philippines is heating up, with more entries coming in, especially with the arrival of the Toyota Yaris Cross. It opens up the segment to more options for buyers, especially those who want a fuel-efficient vehicle. With that out, we will compare the Great Wall Motors Haval Jolion, a recent addition to the hybrid crossover segment, with the Toyota Yaris Cross to see which car will come out on top. As a side note, we are basing this comparison on the preliminary

With crossovers of all sizes cropping up left and right, you’d think that the traditional station wagon has gone the way of the dodo. Not for SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., which is the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines. The company launched the BMW 3 Series Touring on June 1, 2023 at its RSA Motors dealership in San Juan. This is the wagon version of the popular 3 Series executive sedan. Wagon revival SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. president Spencer Yu told AutoFun

The BMW X line has been a huge hit for the German carmaker since the first X5 was launched in 1999. These crossovers combine the polished, well-balanced driving dynamics of a BMW with the practicality and utility of a sport-utility vehicle. The BMW X1, which is the littlest of the X lineup, debuted in 2009 and has sold over 1.9 million units worldwide since then. SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, debuted the latest X1 on March 2023,

After lackluster sales in the past few years, Great Wall Motor has finally appointed a new distributor in Luxuriant Automotive Group Inc. (LAGI). The partnership was formally inked last October 26th during distributorship signing ceremonies at the Marco Polo Ortigas. LAGI is associated with Luxuriant Philmarketing, which distributes Sailun and Zeneos tires along with Advanti, PDW, and Enkei wheels. Lilian Cui, General Manager of Great Wall Motors' Philippines Project, and Ruben Tan, President of