Resurgence is the word that perhaps best characterizes how GAC Motor Philippines is doing nowadays. Ever since multinational automotive distributor Astara took over local operations on December 2022, the Chinese car brand’s image and vehicle lineup have gotten a huge boost amid the surge of new cars from the People’s Republic. GAC Motor Philippines’ improved fortunes are also being helped by the recent appointment of highly respected industry veterans Franz Decloedt and Timmy De Leon, who serve

Renowned research firm J.D. Power found that Porsche, GAC Honda and Chery were the best in their categories in terms of new-car quality in China. The 2023 China Initial Quality Survey (IQS) of vehicles, including those built in China, is in its 24th year. It continues with the initiative of examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The 2023 study is based on responses from 34,648 owners who purchased their vehicles between June 2022 and

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton recently made its global debut in Thailand. The all-new pickup truck rides on a new chassis have radically new styling, features, and a more powerful 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine. While it may take some time for the new pickup truck to make it to the Philippine market as it is slated for a January 2024 launch, our colleagues from AutoFun Thailand were able to drive the new Triton to give you a general idea of what to expect from the new pickup truck. It's important to

The Ford Ranger on the T6 platform has been around since 2011, when it was first introduced into the global market. The T6 platform is also the basis for the first generation of the Ranger Raptor, albeit with modifications to the suspension and chassis to handle tough off-roading duties. So, the T6 platform got us thinking, how has it lasted so long, especially now that it's still being used in the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor? A brief history of the T6 platform The T6 plat

If there is something that keeps on soaring, it is the price of fuel. That is why we keep an eye on daily fuel price updates and consider alternatives, whether going on a public commute or switching to a more fuel-efficient car. The global oil crisis is suffering us this year but we still deserve to have fun sometimes – and adventurous people often feel that whenever they are on an off-road trip. That is why off-road vehicles like high-performance SUVs and pickup trucks have been in-demand these

(Images from Honda PH) With its safety features and spatial practicality, the Civic Type R can pass as a daily, if you'd think about it (and force it a little). Is it easy to maintain a modern hot hatch like the Civic Type R? According to a report in November last year made by Martin Pretorious of AutoTrader, a car website in South Africa, the Civic Type R is actually a bespoke car, and despite the geography, his findings are very much applicable in the Philippine setting. Being in the same cate