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

The Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Vios Cup is back for more heart-pounding racing with Leg 2 on Sept. 9 to 10, 2023 at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) in Pampanga. The racing event is open to the public and admission is free. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said in a September 2023 press statement that it welcomes race fans to immerse in this exciting celebration of fast cars and inspiring racing. The racing action will begin at 9:30 a.m. for those attending the event in person. TMP will also

The updated Honda City sedan and Honda Brio have just launched in the Philippines. At the same time, these new models got substantial updates, with the City getting Honda Sensing and Honda Connect and the Brio getting a new look. But what about the 2024 Honda City hatchback? However, questions have arisen about the Honda City hatchback as it wasn’t featured during the launch event of its sedan counterpart. We now have a clear idea of why, thanks to photos from Wapcar, Ridebuster, Car2day, and Ma

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is one of the most exciting performance cars to launch in the Philippines this year. However, it is facing trouble in the United States, where Honda Cars ordered the stoppage of all sales of the Type R on March 31, 2023 for a safety recall. The issue? Improperly manufactured seat frames. “The driver’s seat and cushion frame assembly may have faulty welds which may lead to squeaking, rattling noises, or breakage of the seat frame weld,” the carmaker said in its service

If you want to do something exciting this weekend, the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup's final round will be on November 19, 2022, at Clark International Speedway. In a press statement, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said there will be three Circuit Championship classes, along with the Autocross Challenge races, in the long-running one-make racing event. “These race events will feature seasoned and celebrity racers along with influencers and members of the media who will either defend their pl

Car purchasing behavior varies among customers. Car buyers will choose the vehicle fit for them depending on their needs, wants, and lifestyles. That is why car companies, like Toyota Motor Corporation, make it a point to produce different cars and variants that will suit every kind of consumer. Toyota has the market-leading Toyota Vios to cater to a certain demographic. And it also offers the Toyota Camry for those looking for an upgraded ride package. Nissan has the 7-seater Nissan Terra while