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

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is undergoing a significant brand change as it prepares to reinvent itself for the future. The change starts with its production plants as the British automaker is shifting towards electric vehicle (EV) technology for its new generation of luxury SUVs. JLR has invested £15 billion to transition itself to the change to EV production by opening a new plant and upgrading another to meet future production demands for electrified vehicles. Also Read: Here to stay: Land Rover n

Disclaimer: Jetour Auto Philippines paid for my airfare, transportation and accommodation for a week-long trip with other media practitioners to China, including a visit to Auto Shanghai 2023. Everybody in the Philippines is familiar with the Chery QQ from the mid to late 2000s. The dinky urban hatchback became the symbol of everything that was wrong with China-made cars. With shabby workmanship, questionable aftersales (if there were any) and non-existent warranties, the QQ was China’s first ma

A hybrid Toyota Vios? It’s in the works. That’s according to Toyota Motor Asia Pacific chief executive officer Hao Tien. "From the business perspective, we do have plans for hybrid A/B segment,” Tien told our colleagues at WapCar Malaysia at the sidelines of the Idemitsu Super 1500 Endurance race in Thailand. “I can't tell you the date yet, but it's coming soon,” he added. Toyota is fielding two cars in the endurance race: a hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Corolla and a Toyota GR86 running on carbon-

Today's unpredictable and unstoppable oil price hikes all over the globe are leading people to seek transportation alternatives, like riding a bicycle, taking public commutes, and considering electric vehicle choices. But the reality remains that having your car take you anywhere anytime is much more convenient than other modes of transportation, especially if you have to bring a load of stuff. Amid the rapidly growing popularity of crossover SUVs, Chevrolet offers the 2022 Tracker with decent p

There are several reasons why the refreshed 2022 Toyota Camry is far much better than last year's model. Aside from the fact that its looks have gotten better with the new front bumper design and 18-inch wheels, it now comes with amazing features that will make every passenger feel even more comfortable. A new 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system highlighted with JBL speakers is a huge improvement over the old setup. And at the back, touch-sensitive buttons on the center armrest for the rear p