Yet another BYD vehicle has been crash-tested and has passed with flying colors. Aside from the BYD Dolphin, which also got a 5-star rating, the BYD Seal was tested and received a similarly high score. They were both tested by the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), which follows closely in the testing systems of the European NCAP. Both BYD electric vehicles (EVs) were also tested under the newest protocols. Like other NCAP tests, the ANCAP consists of four categories: adult occupant

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

Honda Cars Philippines has officially introduced the facelifted 2024 Honda City at the Mega Fashion Hall, Sm Megamall, with the following prices: 2024 Honda City E - ₱973,000 2024 Honda City S - ₱998,000 2024 Honda City V - ₱1,073,000 2024 Honda City RS - ₱ 1,128,000 Now standard across the range is the Honda SENSING advanced driver-assist safety technology. These driver-aids help to reduce the occurrence of accidents by providing timely warnings and interventions. Included in every 2024 Honda C

Disclaimer: Jetour Auto Philippines paid for my airfare, transportation and accommodation for a week-long trip with other media practitioners to China, including a visit to Auto Shanghai 2023. Everybody in the Philippines is familiar with the Chery QQ from the mid to late 2000s. The dinky urban hatchback became the symbol of everything that was wrong with China-made cars. With shabby workmanship, questionable aftersales (if there were any) and non-existent warranties, the QQ was China’s first ma

Nissan Philippines introduces a new variant of its popular SUV, the Nissan Terra. The new 2023 Nissan Terra Sport was built with excitement in mind and was designed for the adventurous heads of families that seek exciting experiences and adventures with their loved ones. Blacked out exterior Earlier, we reported that the new SUV variant would come with blacked-out elements. Our information was correct, as the Nissan Terra Sport has a reimagined exterior with black trims and a new black alloy whe

Sophistication. There are people who aim to achieve this because it matches their lifestyle. It is a matter of choice as there is a certain level of intricacy involved in attaining it. And because a certain air of sophistication comes at a price, people assume that being sophisticated entails significant spending. When you go out shopping, you go to a store where you know your money would be enough. You wouldn't expect to get something from Chanel if you knew your money was just enough for the '