Kia Philippines recently held a round table discussion with members of the media. The South Korean automaker outlined its plans and strategies for the coming months. We were also introduced to the new Chief Operating Officer, Brian Buendia, who is set to lead the brand starting this July. At the discussion, the key members of the brand talked about its plans to better its after-sales service, expand its dealership network to 50 nationwide, and improve its service advisor and service technician s

It was supposed to be on display at the Manila International Auto Show on April 2023, but it couldn’t make it in time. We’re talking about the Mitsubishi XFC Concept, which will be showcased at The Grove in Newport Mall in Pasay City from June 16 to 18, 2023. The XFC Concept was first premiered in Vietnam on October 2022. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation president and CEO Takao Kato said the production version of this crossover would be on sale in ASEAN markets as early as April 2023. "In the futur

Kia Philippines is rapidly expanding its brand presence in the country by adding more dealerships to its network. The South Korean automaker recently added two new facilities under its network, Kia Otis and Kia Marikina, handled by the Autohub Group. These two new facilities are the 43rd and 44th dealerships under the brand’s extensive network. They will also bring the Kia experience closer to its valued customer. Kia Otis and Kia Marikina will enhance the ownership journey and experience by off

There's a cause for celebration for the Kia brand in the Philippines as the Kia Stonic turned out as a runaway hit in the country, leading the local lineup in sales for 2022. During its recent 4th anniversary celebration, Kia Philippines also celebrated its record-breaking 34% sales increase compared to 2021. The new sales record exceeded the auto industry’s 26% pace. Kia Philippines also announced that it received Kia Asia Pacific (K-APAC) recognition for achieving the highest growth rate in th

You may have noticed that a certain MG ZS has been selling since 2018. And if you're into automotive history, MG is a well-loved British brand. But since the late-2000s it has been British only in name. Now owned by SAIC, MG’s Asian operations primarily make their cars in China. So it’s a Chinese car in a British tux. Does that make it any less of a great deal? Would it surprise you that MG isn’t the only manufacturer that makes its cars in China now? Well, let us share some information, shall w

Mazda3 is arguably one of the best-selling cars in its class, grossing over 6 million units sold as of 2019, according to one reputable source. Adding to this heap of positives, are exhilarating driving dynamics, its fluid-sleekly-engineered flawless design, and a host of other, er, stable of good qualities, more or less. Short of calling it a trailblazer (because of its innovative Skyactiv mill), the car had sparked a modicum of fanfare because of those other exhilirating features found in this