Chinese cars have flooded the Philippine market and many other countries around the globe. It is because Chinese automakers have found ways to undercut the competition by offering quality vehicles that are more affordable but have features comparable to or even better than their Japanese, European, and American counterparts. But the question is, how has China evolved so quickly to produce quality, feature-rich, and, most importantly, cheap vehicles so customers can afford them? Lower production

The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross made quite a splash during its launch on January 2023. And there’s really a lot to look forward to as it promises to be better than the previous model. For starters, a lot of exterior changes have been made to the updated model, making it look more like a sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But what’s surprising here is the fact that several components were adopted from the larger Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUV. Cabin styling traits Let’s begin with the interior of the 2

Ford Philippines has solidified its position as one of the country's leading automotive brands thanks to its solid retail performance in 2022. The Blue Oval brand grew its full-year retail sales by 24% in 2022, with 24,710 units sold, led by its three best-selling vehicles - the Ford Ranger, the Ford Everest, and the Ford Territory. Ford Ranger - Still a best seller The Ranger was the top-selling Ford vehicle in 2022, with sales also rising by 24%, with 11,396 units sold. This makes the nameplat

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

Never have I encountered someone who hasn't wished even once in his life to ride inside one of the latest and most sought-after SUVs of our time with his family, as SUV models nowadays are becoming a lot competitive and impressive. Several highly competitive contenders are in the segment already, but some of them look up to Nissan's Terra. What's so special about the Terra? Can it top the performance of one of its closest rivals in the category, Isuzu mu-X? Engine and Transmission Based on the e

The Toyota Fortuner is a great vehicle that’s why it’s one of the fastest and best selling PPV in the Philippine Market. For this Nitpicker’s Guide, it will be a very short nitpicking because the Fortuner is all-around class. Handling Driving a car with the size of the Fortuner for the first time makes one feel that the car is too big for you. It takes some getting used to for a few days and handling is quite different than driving a smaller car, even a crossover. So, you might expect the Fortun