Setting up a car brand from scratch can be a daunting task. Aside from satisfying government and regulatory requirements, anyone planning to bring in a foreign brand will be faced with a number of difficult challenges along the way. That is why most automotive brands prefer to partner with a local distributor. Filipinos who run the distributorship are presumed to know the ins and outs of setting up the company, dealing with government agencies, hiring the right people, establishing systems and p

Nissan is upping its safety game as the Japanese automaker has recently developed new Light Detection and Ranging, or LIDAR-based driver-assistance technology to help with intersection collision avoidance. At an event held at the Nissan facility, LIDAR-based technology showcased its ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance maneuvers in the more complex environment of intersections. “Development of this technology is being carried out under Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s long

The facelifted 2023 Nissan Almera is expected to launch in the Philippines sometime in June 2023. This is according to a source with intimate knowledge of the upcoming model but requested anonymity because of a lack of authority to speak on the matter. The updated Almera is also expected to launch in ASEAN on May 11, 2023, following the debut of the facelifted Nissan Versa, the Almera’s American sibling, last October 2022. Bigger grill, special paint The facelifted Almera is expected to carry ov

The 2024 all-new Honda CR-V will be making its ASEAN region debut on March 20, 2023, in Thailand. The seven-seater crossover has aged well in the Philippines as it has been a popular choice for those looking for a capable vehicle with gasoline and turbo-diesel powertrains. However, the local model is getting long in the tooth with its design already outdated by its smaller siblings, such as the Honda BR-V and Honda HR-V. With the all-new model set to debut in Thailand soon, we want to see a few

After a few teasers posted on its Facebook account, Volkswagen Philippines finally revealed the latest addition to its local lineup. And it's not a new model. Confirming what we saw displayed at the brand's BGC showroom last week, Volkswagen Philippines introduces three new colors to its popular T-Cross subcompact crossover nameplate. But fret not, if you've been eyeing this gem of a ride for a while and you like the "individualistic vibe" the T-Cross projects, then Volkswagen Philippines says t

Vietnam becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to receive an allocation for the FL5 2023 Honda Civic Type R. Honda Vietnam, in its Facebook post described the Honda Civic Type R as "coming soon." It also announced that the country "is proud to be the first Southeast Asian country to bring home the latest generation Honda Civic Type R super product." (Facebook translation) Honda Vietnam's post coincides with the Vietnam Motorshow 2022 which will be held from tomorrow October 26th to October