Renowned research firm J.D. Power found that Porsche, GAC Honda and Chery were the best in their categories in terms of new-car quality in China. The 2023 China Initial Quality Survey (IQS) of vehicles, including those built in China, is in its 24th year. It continues with the initiative of examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The 2023 study is based on responses from 34,648 owners who purchased their vehicles between June 2022 and

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. very kindly lent me a 2023 Honda CR-V SX Diesel AWD for 10 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll, and a carwash. Sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to try something new in your life. In my case, I discovered the joys of dancing when I was a sophomore at the University of the Philippines Diliman. One semester of Aerobic Dance class and I was hooked – the evocative combination of hip-hop,

Ford Philippines has delivered a solid retail performance for the first half of 2023 thanks to continued demand for its lineup of Next-Generation vehicles. The automaker saw retail sales increase by 55 percent from a year ago to 13,838 units sold, with the Next-Generation Ford Ranger, Ford Territory, and Ford Everest driving overall sales. The Ford Ranger emerged as the brand’s best-selling model in the country, with sales growing by 25 percent year-on-year to 5,436 units sold. Its great sales s

Following the unveiling of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mild-hybrid on June 2023, another electrified crossover will join the Chinese carmaker’s lineup Chery Auto Philippines announced in a July 2023 press statement that the first batch of the subcompact Chery Tiggo 5x Pro, which will also feature a mild-hybrid powertrain, has arrived in the Philippines. The Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, which were both showcased at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, are expected to officially launc

For over a century, American car giants Ford and General Motors (GM) have been battling for domination in the U.S. market and global supremacy. In almost every automotive segment, the two titans have had some model vying for the top spot in the sales chart. Think Camaro vs. Mustang, Expedition vs. Suburban, and F-150 vs. Silverado. In the Asian crossover stakes, these two are still at it, especially with the recent launch of the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax compact crossover. Now that it’s grown

Ford Philippines has released a teaser video for the 2023 Ford Territory, confirming its arrival into the local market. The teaser video showcases the new LED headlights of the crossover, along with its taillights and signal lights. While initially shrouded in shadows, the last few seconds reveal the plate bearing the name “Territory” on it. Aside from this, the teaser doesn’t show much else. Still, we suspect it is the first of many to highlight certain features of the 2023 Ford Territory until