Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing their examples to the car-buying public. We have recent entries into the segment from the Chinese such as the Haval Jolion (Specs | News) and Haval H6, and even more from the Japanese, such as the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Zenix, Yaris Cross, and Nissan Kicks, each trying to get a piece of the lucrative pie, especially with the ever-increasing fuel prices. While many are curious about

Changan's BlueCore engine technology was first launched in 2011 and soon after opened new possibilities for the brand in terms of its engine technology, offering customers a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience. Eight years later, Changan’s research and development (R&D) team would bring out the BlueCore NE platform to further improve its engine technology. The BlueCore NE complies with the current emission and fuel consumption standards globally and results from four years of intensive

Car reviews can only go so far – we only have the chance to evaluate a new car for about one week before it goes back to the manufacturer. That’s why the most valuable insights come from you, the people who actually buy the newest vehicles in the market. Fledgling Chinese brand Changan talked to people who took the plunge and bought the CS35 Plus crossover. The company released a press statement on what these three owners had to say. Why not a Changan? Changan said businessman Mark Banayad disco

For those of you with a love life (sanaol), Valentine’s Day is next week! And, as always, there are numerous gift ideas that would suit your significant other. And for those buying something from FlowerStore.ph, you could get a chance to win a brand-new car. Changan Philippines announced in a February 2023 press statement that it has tied up with the online shopping platform to give away ₱2 million in prizes, with a Changan Alsvin 1.4 M/T as the grand prize. “Changan’s best-selling sedan has bee

Changan Motors Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is confident for 2023 as it celebrated a whopping 222-percent sales growth from 2021 to 2022. The Chinese carmaker said in a Jan. 16, 2023 press statement that it sold 1,787 units in 2022, up from 557 units the year before. The brand also celebrates its goal of hitting 100 percent of its sales target for wholesale as well. The brand’s two best-sellers lead the pack in sales, the Changan Alsvin sedan and the Changan CS35 Plus crossover. “We started 2022 str

There are specific reasons for how we choose things. We have a preference for the food we eat. We have a choice in how we dress. We plan our travels because we have priorities. We tend to make choices based on our needs. This is the same when we choose the perfect car for ourselves or others. We match our criteria depending on our needs and wants. Subcompact SUVs are some of the most in-demand vehicles today as they answer our needs and wants. What we need is a vehicle that could accommodate our