Disclosure: GWM Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Haval Jolion Supreme HEV for eight days. It arrived with loaded RFID cards and a Shell fuel card. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. When I was a kid, I swore by one specific brand of orange juice (which I shall not name, but it’s a brand that’s beloved by many). I simply could not have a meal without this overly sugary beverage that greatly contributed to my, shall we say, “portly” physique in grade school. And it had so many artificial ing

The GWM Tank 300 isn’t the only vehicle that GWM Philippines previewed at its recent event, as the automaker also gave us a sneak peek of the GWM Ora 03 electric vehicle (EV). While the EV is called the Good Cat in other markets, GWM gave it a different name for the local market. It is a retro-inspired hatchback with a modern and minimalist interior. GWM says there are no official specifications for the Ora yet available. Still, a quick look at international models gave us a general idea of what

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

Chery Auto Philippines is offering you something exciting as a teaser ahead of the launch of the new Chery Tiggo 5x Pro hybrid with its “Spot That Tiggo Hybrid” raffle promo. The brand has a unit going around the country outfitted with uniquely designed, eco-friendly stickers that will allow people to win a Power Mac gift certificate and other exciting prizes. The Chery Tiggo 5x Pro hybrid and its sibling, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro hybrid, first appeared at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show. W

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

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