Resurgence is the word that perhaps best characterizes how GAC Motor Philippines is doing nowadays. Ever since multinational automotive distributor Astara took over local operations on December 2022, the Chinese car brand’s image and vehicle lineup have gotten a huge boost amid the surge of new cars from the People’s Republic. GAC Motor Philippines’ improved fortunes are also being helped by the recent appointment of highly respected industry veterans Franz Decloedt and Timmy De Leon, who serve

Jetour Auto Philippines has partnered with the Midori Clark Hotel and Casino to commemorate the Chinese mid-autumn festival with a special raffle. Midori Clark guests and casino patrons can win an all-new Jetour X70 or X70 Sport seven-seater crossover, a Jetour Dashing compact crossover or a Jetour Ice Cream Electric Vehicle when they join. A total of ₱15 million worth of prizes are at stake, with four Jetour vehicles as the grand prize for the event. Midori Clark will have regular weekly draws

Here's a bit of exciting news that should rattle the likes of the Mazda MX-5, the Toyota GR 86, and even the Nissan Z. The MG Cyberster Battery Electric Vehicle roadster was revealed to global dealers today with SAIC Motor Philippines sending a delegation of the brand's top dealerships to the event. According to a source from SAIC Motor Philippines who attended the event, the MG Cyberster will be released in the Philippines in 2024. Our source was also quoted as saying the MG Cyberster will be p

Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Jetour Philippines has just celebrated 100 days in the local automotive market. During this period, the new Chinese brand has achieved several key milestones that have become keys to its success. First, it sold 300 units in the first three months of its operation, which is quite the feat for a new marque. And second, it has already started growing its dealer network in the country and is set to have 16 showrooms by the end of 2023. Also read: Dami na! JETOUR Philippines set to hit target of 16 d

Fledgling Chinese car brand JETOUR is growing its local dealer network at a rapid pace. The company announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has finalized and established its 16 dealerships for this year. “From the beginning, JETOUR Auto Philippines has envisioned making access to its model lineup and services as easy and hassle-free as possible,” said JETOUR Auto Philippines managing director Miguelito Jose. “Guided by our management team’s decades of experience in dealership operati