Entering the market in 2020, Changan Motor Philippines Inc. (CMPI) has come some way in establishing itself as a prominent China brand distributor in the local market. As you know, CMPI is the local distributor of Changan vehicles in the Philippines. And so far, the brand has resonated well with the Filipino market thanks to its powerful, tech-packed, and affordable lineup of cars. CMPI was recently rewarded for its efforts as the local arm of the international brand when it was recognized for i

A hybrid Toyota Vios? It’s in the works. That’s according to Toyota Motor Asia Pacific chief executive officer Hao Tien. "From the business perspective, we do have plans for hybrid A/B segment,” Tien told our colleagues at WapCar Malaysia at the sidelines of the Idemitsu Super 1500 Endurance race in Thailand. “I can't tell you the date yet, but it's coming soon,” he added. Toyota is fielding two cars in the endurance race: a hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Corolla and a Toyota GR86 running on carbon-

How do you have fun? Some people take time off work to go to a peaceful beach and lay under the sun. That sounds relaxing. On the other hand, other people relax under the melody of their favorite songs. But others spend their time having fun outdoors on off-road adventures. Whichever kind of fun you want among these three, the Nissan Navara covers them. This high-performance pickup promises nothing but a comfortable off-road experience. The word of mouth you hear about the incredible comfort the

The subcompact sedan Honda City has been around in the Philippines for more than 25 years now, and since then, it has been selling steadily in its category until 2020. What could have been the reason its sales dropped in 2020? A dip in sales can be caused by different factors. Notwithstanding the recent pandemic, we all had to deal with. But in the case of the Honda City, was it just because of the pandemic, or was there something unappealing under its hood? Truth be told, the Honda City has nev

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

The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company has proved its products’ reliability to the automotive industry for fifty-five years. In that long time, they have managed to surpass several product and company issues regarding vehicle safety and performance. Their subcompact sedan entry Hyundai Accent has received numerous complaints and controversies for the past twenty-eight years. Hyundai Accent is a great sedan choice, the model won’t stay for twenty-eight years if it wasn’t great en