GAC Philippines has reached another significant milestone in the Philippines, surpassing 1,000 units in total retail sales for 2023 - a record achievement for the automaker since being under the global mobility company Astara. GAC Motor achieved year-to-date retail sales of 1,017 units as of August. The figures are likewise reflected on the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) database. The 1000+ sales is evidence of the brand’s growing popularity in the country. T

Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing their examples to the car-buying public. We have recent entries into the segment from the Chinese such as the Haval Jolion (Specs | News) and Haval H6, and even more from the Japanese, such as the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Zenix, Yaris Cross, and Nissan Kicks, each trying to get a piece of the lucrative pie, especially with the ever-increasing fuel prices. While many are curious about

We’re more than halfway through the year and powerful rain showers are hitting the country. Although cars have long been built to take on wet weather, decades of technological advancements have helped make driving in the rain almost as easy as driving in the dry. Ford Philippines announced in a June 2023 press statement that its latest Ranger pick-up and Everest sport-utility vehicle come with various features to handle everything from strong downpours to deep floods. Here’s a look at what they

Let’s say that you’re eyeing a seven-seater car, but don’t want to end up in a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). You also aren’t keen on spending boatloads of money on a large, pick-up-based sport-utility vehicle (SUV). Where shall you go? Well, the 2023 Geely Okavango presents itself as a viable alternative to regular SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport. But there’s a new kid in town – and it’s out for the Okavango’s slice of the pie. The 2023 Jetour X70 Plus is the top-of

If you’re a fan of the Toyota Hilux, then no doubt you’re interested in what the next-generation model will look like. Given that the next Hilux is still around two years away, it’s unlikely that leaks give away any renders or patent images at this time. Chances are, they’re still deciding what design language to go with on such an important project. However, Toyota itself might offer a clue. The Japanese carmaker included a rendering of a pick-up truck in a 2023 patent submission. This could be

If you're raring to test drive the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, you'd better head to the Activity Park of Ayala Malls Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna this weekend, August 26 to 28, 2022. The second leg of the Ford Island Conquest test drive will feature the two latest models in Ford's pickup and SUV lineup. The 3-day test drive event will not only have a dynamic display of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest but will also let you have a go at them with on-road test