GAC Philippines is on a roll as the brand is celebrating its 7-month streak of record sales performance. The brand achieved an impressive 276% year-over-year growth in sales as it managed to sell over 825 units during this period. Franz Decloedt, marketing director of Astara Philippines, announced its recent sales success at the GAC Discovery Drive Fest, a three-day mall display and customer test drive event at the Glorietta 2, Ayala Center, Makati City. The special event will only last until Au

Suzuki launched the latest version of the XL7 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in Indonesia on June 15, 2023. Similar to the Ertiga Hybrid, the XL7 Hybrid features a mild-hybrid powertrain that uses a 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine. This is connected to an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) that replaces the alternator and charges the battery. It also doubles as an electric motor that provides assistance to the vehicle when accelerating from a standing start. Meanwhile, the ba

When you want to see, buy or service a Lexus, many head to the luxury brand’s iconic showroom, nestled in its own enclave in the posh Bonifacio Global City (BGC) business district. Since 2009, Lexus Manila has held a special spot on 34th Street, giving passers-by great views of its latest models and a calming space for visitors. But now, the Japanese carmaker is setting up a new and larger showroom, still located within BGC. Lexus announced in an April 2023 press statement that it has conducted

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric's specifications have been revealed for the US market as the crossover now gets sharper looks, a roomier interior, and more range. The 2024 version of the crossover EV is now bigger in all dimensions compared to the outgoing model. The new version is now 6.9 inches longer, extending its wheelbase by 2.4 inches. However, this increase in size also lets it gain more space inside as its passenger and cargo space has increased. New Interior On the inside of the 2024 Hy

Do you want to be one of the first to get your hands on the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric crossover? According to some Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) dealers that AutoFun Philippines talked to, you just need to put down ₱350,000 to make a reservation for straight-cash transactions. They also said chargers will be included in the purchase and that deliveries of the electric vehicle (EV) will start by March 2023 following its expected official launch in January next year. One dealer told Auto

The global semiconductor shortage for automobiles is taking a toll on local deliveries of the all-new Honda HR-V crossover. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced in a Sept. 24, 2022 Facebook post that the arrival of the HR-V is pushed back indefinitely. "As we remain committed to providing our customers with world-class vehicles, we are appealing for more understanding on the delayed arrival of the All-New Honda HR-V," the company said. "This has been due to a global parts shortage that c