Unlike Toyota or Ford, Honda Cars did not really have an established presence in the Philippines until it officially started operations on October 1990. This month, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is celebrating 33 years in the country with a variety of awesome deals from Oct. 1 to 31, 2023. These include a 10-percent, all-in downpayment of as low as ₱10,000 for the highly popular 2023 Honda BR-V VX with Honda SENSING, which is the only vehicle in its class to feature active-safety assists li

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

Chery Auto is set to enter the European market as the Chinese automaker has announced that its three sub-brands, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Exeed, are set to launch by 2025. First among the models to enter the European market is the Omoda 5, which will launch in Spain in 2023. The crossover is also expected to enter the Philippine market towards Q4 of 2023, first with a gasoline engine and later with hybrid drivetrain options. ALSO READ: Jaecoo 8: A revelation in the making Meanwhile, the Omoda 5 is set

It's no secret that Chinese cars are coming in droves into the Philippine market. The 2023 Manila International Auto Show revealed this as many Chinese brands debuted, featuring a stellar lineup of crossovers, all ready to shake up the segment. While most of these new Chinese brands played it safe with entries into the affordable sub and compact crossover segment, Changan played it differently with an entry into the premium crossover market with the Changan Uni-K. While it was not launched at th

Peugeot Philippines showcased its entry into the electric revolution at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The French carmaker previewed the Peugeot e-2008, a battery-electric version of the 2008 crossover, on April 13, 2023. “The Peugeot e-2008 is intended to give our customers a preview of the future with Peugeot," said Peugeot Philippines brand head Maricar Parco in a speech. "It is a symbol of our goal to give as many people as possible access to electrified mobility,” she added

Granted, the Ford Ranger was once regarded as one of the most highly-coveted pick-up trucks in America. The fact is, the said truck's nameplate had been used dozens, if not countless of times on different pick-up truck variants sold by Ford Motors ever since it started its operation worldwide, according to reputable sources. But lately, though, the Ford Ranger seems to be sluggishly running out of steam, somewhat being bested out from its formerly pristine glory by another reliably top-notch lin