Recent rumblings in the automotive industry talk about Chinese brands changing management hands. And from what we've heard, there will be a few. But why do the principals feel the sudden need to come in lock, stock, and barrel to take over the Filipino-run local distributorships? Haven't they done enough to promote the brand? Did the distributors fall short of sales targets? Or have the distributors failed in the perception game despite the uptick in Chinese-made cars' build, tech and quality in

Changan Motors Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is confident for 2023 as it celebrated a whopping 222-percent sales growth from 2021 to 2022. The Chinese carmaker said in a Jan. 16, 2023 press statement that it sold 1,787 units in 2022, up from 557 units the year before. The brand also celebrates its goal of hitting 100 percent of its sales target for wholesale as well. The brand’s two best-sellers lead the pack in sales, the Changan Alsvin sedan and the Changan CS35 Plus crossover. “We started 2022 str

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

When Ford Philippines announced that it would unveil the next-generation Ford Everest last July 28th, Filipinos were so thrilled with the exciting news that they searched the internet about it. They wanted to know what the new 7-seater SUV had to offer and, more importantly, how much it would cost. Now that we know the next-generation Ford Everest's price starts from Php1,799,000 up to Php2,495,000, let's see if it was worth the wait. That price range is slightly pricier compared to its competit

In the lineup of premium full-size SUVs, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most powerful back then and today. It has been known because of its robust powertrain components and premium finishes. It is a popular choice for celebrities and other public figures in the Philippines as it comes with the industry's latest and most effective safety and security features. As it comes back on the market with upgraded and improved properties and features, car enthusiasts turn their heads to check the 20

China has exported 2.015 million cars in 2021. SAIC Motor is number one with 697,000 units exported Geely plans to export 600,000 units by 2025 According to the China Association of Automotive Manufacturers (CAAM), China’s car exports increased 100 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2021, with 2.015 million units exported. Out of which, a report from Autohome mentioned that regular passenger vehicles accounted for 1.614 million units, while commercial vehicles accounted for 402,000 units. New Energy