Setting up a car brand from scratch can be a daunting task. Aside from satisfying government and regulatory requirements, anyone planning to bring in a foreign brand will be faced with a number of difficult challenges along the way. That is why most automotive brands prefer to partner with a local distributor. Filipinos who run the distributorship are presumed to know the ins and outs of setting up the company, dealing with government agencies, hiring the right people, establishing systems and p

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

After teasing the next-generation 2023 Ford Territory, Ford Philippines has opened the order books for the SUV via its online reservation portal and it starts with a price of ₱1,335,000 for its entry-level variant. The reservation portal allows customers to explore options for their choice of color for the 2023 Ford Territory. It also lets interested buyers choose their mode of payment and desired Ford dealership to interact with to discuss the next steps in their buying journey, including docum

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

If you think Lexus is a brand that caters only to middle-aged men, loaded car enthusiasts, and company CEOs, then you must not have heard of the UX yet. Lexus considers the UX subcompact crossover as its gateway model, meaning it is the most affordable crossover in the lot. It still showcases the brand’s design and technologies despite being in the lower tier of the lineup. But there’s nothing much lower-tier about the Lexus UX as it now sports a Hybrid Electric powertrain under the hood for 202

Have you ever wondered what's so special about the Jeep Wrangler? Aside from its iconic legacy and style language, it is still one of the most sought-after off-road vehicles. Its popularity is on the same level as the Mini Cooper and is more popular than the Chevrolet Camaro. But if it is that popular, why do you seldom see it on the road? Is it because its popularity doesn't mean that people love it? I don't think so, as numerous people are dreaming of having a Jeep Wrangler. I said "dream", be