At the recent Chery Technology Day in Wuhu, the Chinese car company explained its global strategy as it ramps up its export business. The nearly two-hour-long set of presentations was so detailed and exhaustive that you'd imagine you were sitting in a board presentation or a marketing sign-off meeting. But it made sense to show it to the 600 or so Chery-brand users and media in attendance. It was a captive audience if ever there was one. El Plan One key observation we made was how Chery seems to

The next-generation Ford Everest is one of the most technologically advanced sport-utility vehicles in its class. And sitting at the top of the tree is the Everest Titanium 4x4, which comes standard with a comprehensive active-safety suite, Active Park Assist and a massive, portrait-orientation touchscreen infotainment system. This top-spec Everest also has a twin-turbocharged diesel engine mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The latter is controlled by an electronic gear selector, which has

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To

Ford Philippines saved the best for last, just in time for its silver anniversary celebration on November 2022. The company said in a press statement that it is holding the final leg of its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test drive on Nov. 18-20, 2022. It will be conducted at Bonifacio High Street, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. As with previous legs, the FIC will feature a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the next-ge

The Toyota Fortuner is a best-selling PPV in the Philippines, and like the Vios of compact sedans, it is most likely that you know someone who owns one. Being a car of choice, the Fortuner has grown a following and very loyal clientele. As time, however, has passed on, the Fortuner has had many competition, not only the Montero, but also other models like the Terra, MUX, and the Trailblazer to name a few. These models have vastly improved on what the Toyota Fortuner has to offer. Still, there ar

Mazda will be propelling a few unused SUVs starting 2022, and fair final week the Mazda CX-50 begun generation in North America. Presently, Japanese media have taken a shot and rendered the Mazda CX-80, an up and coming show that’s a small bit more important to us. One of the five new SUVs announced – alongside the CX-50, CX-60, CX-70, and CX-90 – the CX-80 will be sold in Japan and Europe, which gives it a good chance of appearing here, considering some of our Mazda models are imported from Jap