This year’s auto industry rigodon has new participants. Astara Philippines, the multinational mobility distributor that handles the local operations of Peugeot and GAC Motor, announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has appointed two well-renowned executives in key leadership positions. Timmy Naval-de Leon, who was formerly head of corporate communications of the Ayala Corporation’s automotive arm AC Motors for nine years, is now Astara Phiippines’ new marketing director. Naval-de Leo

Disclosure: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, very kindly lent me a 2022 BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport for five days. The test car came with a half tank of diesel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and a car wash. The notion of “premium” has long been a source of contention in various industries and ideologies. It boils down to this – what’s the point of paying more for something that can be bought for a

Despite the recent naming controversy involving the iconic British brand, Land Rover celebrates its 75th year in the automobile market with a special model to celebrate the occasion. The 2023 Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition highlights the marque's special anniversary with unique specs and features. Pricing for the Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition starts at ₱11,690,000. Also Read: Here to stay: Land Rover name to be retained following 'misinterpreted' quote -- report You might th

Catch the 2023 Ford Territory at a major mall near you as Ford Philippines brings its newest crossover on a nationwide tour. The all-new Territory was officially launched at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), with reservations now being accepted online. The American automaker said in an April 2023 press statement that the tour lets customers and on-lookers see the vehicle in the metal, along with enabling buyers to inquire about product details and available financing schemes. “We a

2022 was an excellent year for the Philippine car industry, with new cars making their mark. We saw new crossovers, sedans, pick-up trucks, and sport-utility vehicles enter the market. As we welcome a new year for the local automotive industry, we have compiled a list of cars that you will miss in 2023. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo S CVT We have gotten confirmation from the public relations team of Honda Cars Philippines Inc. that the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo S variant will no longer be around this year.

Over the past decade, an oft-repeated but rarely turned into concrete action posit of the local auto industry was a need to shift to electric and hybrid cars. The 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) showed attendees that the shift above wasn't just idle chat. Pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs) were highlights of more than one automaker at PIMS. For example, Kia's EV6 full-electric compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was front and center at the