GAC has recently started accepting orders for the Trumpchi ES9 SUV (GS8 in the Philippine market). Interested buyers can choose from four versions of the SUV, with two being standard variants and the others being called the Traveller. Similar to what is available in the Philippine market, the Trumpchi ES9 (GAC GS8) locally measures in at 4980/1950/1780mm, and the wheelbase is 2920mm, while the Traveller model measures 5110/1976/1780mm with a 2920mm wheelbase. The Traveller models are much longer

For many, Metro Manila’s increasing pace to "Carmageddon hell" means that relocating or moving permanently outside the capital is proving to be a better and much more refreshing solution. That can mean settling in an urban center, not within Metro Manila, and retaining your work orientation there. That can also mean putting up your own farm and being self-sustainable by growing the food needed for personal consumption. The latter option has been a go-to choice for many an urbanite. And putting u

Whether Feb. 14, 2023 is Valentine’s Day or “just Tuesday” for you, a brand-new Toyota might brighten your spirits during this season of love. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a February 2023 press statement that it is offering various promos from Feb. 4 to 28, 2023. As before, these include: Pay Low – 15-percent all-in downpayment, 60 months amortization, includes free one-year insurance, three-year LTO registration and no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent all-in downpayment, 6

Ahead of the launch of the Empow and all-new GS8 on Jan. 18, 2023, GAC Motor Philippines announced the appointment of its new brand head. Astara Philippines, which is the new local distributor of the Chinese brand, said in a January 2023 press statement that Redentor “Jun” Cajayon will be taking the post. Cajayon has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and network development in the automotive industry. He had served as general manager of another Chinese car marque, Maxus Philippines

After what seemed like endless teasers and spy shots, the all-new Toyota Innova (also known as the “Innova Kijang Zenix” and “Innova Hycross”) finally made its global debut on Nov. 21, 2022. While the Philippines was busy with the launch of the all-new Honda BR-V on the same date, Toyota Indonesia unveiled the newest generation of one of the most well-loved seven-seat, multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the market. We got a hold of some details on the new Innova. Here’s how it compares with the old

The Toyota Innova has been a staple of the Toyota Motor Philippines lineup for over a decade. Built on the same platform and using the same engines as the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, the seven-seat, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has made its name for being tough and practical, but without being too big or unwieldy. But the latest teaser photo shows an all-new face that may feature completely different drivetrains under the hood. We played around with the photo to see a little more of the details of