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

With no word yet as to when, or if, it will be available in the Philippines, the Mazda CX-60 has already received an award in its homeland. Because of its Driving Position Support and Driver Emergency Response technologies, the rear-wheel drive Mazda CX-60 has been selected for the "2022-2023 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award. Driver monitoring to the next level The Mazda CX-60 was launched early this year as a larger, more powerful, and more premium crossover to co

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

Sleekier but also much sportier-looking cars seem quite likely the norm nowadays, especially in the robust global car marketplace that seems to exponentially grow to ever-changing complexity with each passing year. This in turn, perhaps better reflects the recently ongoing stiffer competition occurring among top corporate car giants whose collective willing hands just seem to can’t get enough of that much-coveted chunky slice of pie as car revenues from the US automotive aftermarket continue to

With the rapidly growing popularity and demand for crossovers, Honda has always remained on top of its game in providing high-quality crossover models. The Honda CR-V is a premium compact crossover SUV that has been around since 1996. What makes crossovers a popular choice? There are several types of crossovers, and a compact crossover SUV like the Honda CR-V is one of the most sought-after. The combination of the high ground clearance, functionalities, and space characteristics of an SUV plus t

Back in March 2018, Mitsubishi has launched a small multi-purpose vehicle – the Mitsubishi Xpander, replacing the Mitsubishi Adventure. Since its release, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained massive popularity in the Philippines. This 7-seater MUV has the ideal size for family use and out-of-town travel. Variants The Xpander 2022 has four variants available in the Philippine automotive market. The entry-level 1.5L GLX M/T is priced at Php1,008,000, while the 1.5L Black Series A/T is at Php1,138,00