Besides the Chinese, the Germans have been pushing hard to make headway in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The likes of Audi and Porsche have been doing relatively well with their EV offerings in the Philippines. And now, Mercedes-Benz is getting into the game with the launch of three new EV models. The carmaker officially unveiled the EQA, EQB and EQE battery-electric vehicles on Sept. 20, 2023. “These vehicles are more than just an evolution; they are a revolution,” IC Star Automotive Inc.,

GRC Motors, the official distributor of Wuling Electric Vehicles in the Philippines is now also the official distributor of Chinese small EV brand Baojun. And arriving soon in the country is its adorable small EV SUV, the Baojun Yep! However, in the Philippines it will be known as the Baojun Yue. According to Henry Chan, General Manager of Wuling Philippines, the company has been appointed by SAIC-Wuling-GM to bring in Baojun vehicles starting with the Yue. An image of the Yue with a “Coming Soo

Safety is one of the key categories you must look out for when buying a car. It is the one aspect of a vehicle that you shouldn’t skip out on, and you need to prioritize not only for yourself but for the safety of your passengers. We have created a quick list of vehicles under the ₱1 million price with high safety ratings from the ASEAN NCAP. Note that to make it onto this list, the cars must have, at minimum, a 3-star crash safety. The list also includes vehicles from other markets similar in s

A question was posted on social media that recently asked about the generations of the Toyota Wigo. Many answered correctly by stating that the famous hatchback only had two. At the same time, others answered that the Wigo already had three due to subtle model changes. It got us thinking about what constitutes a different new vehicle generation and how it differs from a plain mid-cycle refresh or facelift. What is vehicle generation? Vehicle generation is when a car nameplate gets a new chassis

Fans of the British MINI brand will now be able to check out their favorite models in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Autohub Group Philippines, the distributor of MINI in the country, announced in a December 2022 press statement that it has opened its largest showroom in the bustling business district, located at Block 33 Lot 2 Bonifacio Triangle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The 753-square-meter showroom can display four cars and has a service center for simple jobs, with more extensive wo

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines considers the Xpander’s birth a huge success after its rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market, making it a best-selling MUV model since 2018. The Xpander is available in four variants priced from Php1.008 million up to Php1.138 million in the country. Because of its instant popularity, Xpander became more in demand for car reviews and test driving. The 2022 version has received numerous nods for its updated exterior appearance and better performance th