Disclosure: Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines took us on an all-expense paid trip to China. Hotel, accommodations, and transportation were taken care of by the company. This is not a paid advertisement. All our comments and observations were not previewed nor pre-approved by Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines. Okay, let’s get the white elephant out of the way. We know a lot of you harbor anti-Chinese car brand sentiments. Whether it’s from your own experience or you’re just waving the flag of nationalism, it’s

Electrification has taken over the Philippines in many ways. There are battery-electric vehicles that offer near-silent, zero-emission mobility, along with truly stunning performance. And for those who don’t want to join the electric revolution quite yet, there are the mild hybrids. These pertain to cars with regular internal combustion engines that have small battery packs to assist with vehicle functions. Unlike a full hybrid, a mild hybrid cannot operate on purely electric power alone. Chery

At some point or another, during your elementary and high school days, there was one student who always got a big chunk of the achievement awards. In a similar vein (albeit in the Philippine auto industry setting), that student is Toyota Motor Philippines. According to information gleaned from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), which is the largest automotive group in the country, Toyota once again dominated in 2022 by having eight of the top 10 models and nine o

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 180 was recently unveiled by Auto Nation Group, the official distributor and importer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Philippines. Priced at Php 3,890,000, the new C-Class will be sold only in Avantgarde trim at all four Mercedes-Benz dealerships around the country. Baby S-Class? Touted as the brand's modern executive C-segment take on luxury, the new C-Class Avantgarde sports features that have trickled down from the flagship S-Class. How high has the new C-Class raise

We Filipinos are practical people. Well, most of us are at least living a practical way of life. We always consider the prices of commodities and the return on investment as we value our hard-earned money. When it comes to cars, there is a specific model that has stood out in the local market for a good number of years. The Toyota Vios has been the undisputed market leader for two decades because it comes at a very affordable and reasonable price - as low as Php 681,000 for the 1.3-liter Base ma

No more Mercedes-Benz wagons after 2030 Current era S206 C-Class Bequest and next-gen 2022 E-Class wagon (S214) to be the last Sales of wagons have been falling in all key markets Enthusiasts rave approximately wagons, but few exterior of Europe really purchase one, and for a part of car producers, the trade case for wagons is getting to be less and less feasible. German distribution Automobilwoche has learned that Mercedes-Benz will drop all wagons from its line-up by 2030. The recently launche