GWM Philippines recently invited us to an event where the brand previewed its future lineup of cars, which included the 2024 GWM Tank 300. It's one of the brand’s latest SUVs with rugged looks and excellent off-roading capabilities. The new model aims to capture the segment of the Philippine market that deals with off-road enthusiasts as the automaker wants to gain a bigger piece of the local market. While it already has the GWM Cannon which is a capable off-roader in its own right, the brand wa

BREAKING: A reliable source who wishes not to be identified has confirmed that AC Motors, the Ayala-owned distributor of Volkswagen, Maxus, and Kia vehicles, will take over the BYD brand in the country. An announcement is likely to be made by August 11, 2023. This development follows a recent internal company announcement that Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala will become the new president and CEO of AC Motors. Jaime Alfonso is the only son of Jaime Augusto and Lizzie Zobel de Ayala; he is part of th

If you live anywhere outside of North America, then chances are you’ve seen, ridden in or even driven a Toyota Hilux – the reliable workhorse that underpins Toyota’s global light commercial vehicle fleet. Powered by a wide array of engines and drivetrains, this fan-favorite pickup has found a home in driveways, highways, jungles and sand dunes. And we’re going to get an all-new model, possibly in 2025, according to a report by Drive. Yes, the nearly 10-year-old design will finally be retired soo

Over the past decade, an oft-repeated but rarely turned into concrete action posit of the local auto industry was a need to shift to electric and hybrid cars. The 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) showed attendees that the shift above wasn't just idle chat. Pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs) were highlights of more than one automaker at PIMS. For example, Kia's EV6 full-electric compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was front and center at the

I remember back in the old days when we did not worry too much about fuel prices. Road trips were fun, relaxing, and hassle-free. Much unlike these days when we now have to deal with high pump prices because of the global oil crisis. Although it doesn't mean that we never experienced difficulties before in maintaining our fuel tanks at a high level, we were just not as worried and affected as we are now. That is why we need to consider alternative vehicles that will save us money in the long run

The Toyota HiAce is on its 55th year since its global launch in October 1967 and has grown into development ever since. There are several changes in different aspects throughout the years, including its exterior and interior looks, total body size, functionalities, safety features, performance, and more. In modern time, the Toyota HiAce is commonly used as shuttle services, public transport vehicles, camper vans, ambulances, luxurious celebrity customized vans, and big family vans. Clearly, the