Entering the market in 2020, Changan Motor Philippines Inc. (CMPI) has come some way in establishing itself as a prominent China brand distributor in the local market. As you know, CMPI is the local distributor of Changan vehicles in the Philippines. And so far, the brand has resonated well with the Filipino market thanks to its powerful, tech-packed, and affordable lineup of cars. CMPI was recently rewarded for its efforts as the local arm of the international brand when it was recognized for i

The Internet has been set ablaze with the confirmation that Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) would return the Tamaraw nameplate to the country. The Japanese automaker has even been quoted saying that it is ready to invest ₱4.4 billion to bring it back. However, this got us wondering why a brand would invest so much money just to bring back a famous model for a specific market. Also read: Tamaraw nameplate to make PH comeback? Not just for the Philippines While the hype is great for a returning nam

Hyundai unveiled the 2024 Kona crossover on December 2022, featuring the radical styling that the rest of its lineup now has. The Korean carmaker released more details about the all-new Kona on January 2023. Size-wise, the latest model is much larger than the previous Kona. The wheelbase has been stretched by 60 mm to 2,660 mm. Meanwhile, the Kona’s overall length has increased by 145 mm to 4,350 mm, while its width is now at 1,825 mm. These dimensions are for the non-electric vehicle (EV) model

Suzuki Philippines officially launched the 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid on Jan. 16, 2023 as its new entry into the electrification era. It was originally previewed at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show to give fans and interested customers a taste of what they can expect from the country's first electrified multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Now officially on the market, the 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is the brand’s most affordable mild-hybrid vehicle, as of press time, and could be a game-chang

Test-driving a car for a living sure sounds like a lot of fun instead of moping around in a gloomy-drab corners of an empty room. But excitement levels do churn up a notch especially when a person is onboard an avant-garde Geely Coolray but maybe it's way better to keep a sharp eye on those grubby meat-hooks er, fingers of yours as they entangle themselves to ah, one Ford Ecosport’s blunt-sized joystick? Well, Kool (Kool and the Gang) is cool but Coolray was way much cooler than the name (its na

As there are several SUV models present in the market today, it doesn’t get easier to pick the best for us. Each has its strengths over other SUVs. They have the unique characteristics that make them stand out among the rest. In the same manner, they also have their weaknesses and flaws that make them less valuable or less capable than their rivals in the same class. Choosing your car doesn’t mean that it has to be acceptable to others that influence you. It also doesn’t have to be aligned to wh