Chery Auto Philippines previewed two new electric vehicles (EV) and a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS). While no official prices were revealed at the event, the automaker mentioned a few key features that might entice interested customers to make a reservation once they officially launch. The automotive brand is going green and addressing the increasing demand for cleaner vehicles that don't rely on fossil fuels as gas and diesel pr

The cat's out of the bag! Honda Cars Philippines Inc. will launch the all-new Honda CR-V on September 13, 2023, with the following prices: 1.5 V Turbo CVT ₱ 2,150,000 1.5 VX Turbo CVT AWD ₱ 2,300,000 2.0 RS e:HEV E-CVT ₱ 2,600,000 The highly anticipated sixth-generation flagship crossover of Honda is billed as a significant step forward in Honda’s global thrust on electrification with the introduction of its e:HEV full-hybrid system in the all-new CR-V. This is the first time the system will be

Last night, July 19, 2023, SAIC Motor Philippines (SMP) formally introduced itself to its dealer principals, bankers, and stakeholders as the new distributor of MG vehicles in the country. After months of speculation, SMP, the fully-owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, reportedly China’s largest car manufacturer, finally broke cover. The event officially confirmed its takeover of the MG brand and business starting today, July 20, 2023. As we reported in May, SMP replaces The Coven

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has just announced that it will hold its 60th Anniversary Expo this coming August 10 to 13, 2023, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, and admission will be free! Five years since MMPC organized a similar event, the 4-day exposition will feature car displays and daily performances and activities for families to enjoy. If you missed seeing the XFC Concept at Newport Mall last June, fret not, as the Japanese carmaker has said it will again be the star o

One of the unique selling propositions sales agents will harp about the Mitsubishi Xpander/Xpander Cross is its electronic parking brake. The feature takes over the regular pull-type parking brake with a handle, particularly for the Xpander GLS and the upcoming 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross variants. The aforementioned Xpander varaints also get a hill-hold function with the Electric Parking Brake, which makes sure that the unit stays stationary while the electronic parking brake is in the proces

With the impending launch of the Hyundai Stargazer, Filipino subcompact MPV buyers will again be given another option to choose from in this hotly contested category. Along with the Suzuki Ertiga, the Toyota Veloz and Avanza, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, and the recently launched Nissan Livina, you can see how car manufacturers are going after a bigger slice of this growing pie. The trend is also evident around the ASEAN region, with PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia recently unveiling the