Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Kia is on fire when it comes to its collecting accolades as the brand’s American division has set a record for the highest number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. The South Korean automaker had seven models ranked number one in their segments - the most awarded to a single manufacturer in the APEAL study’s 28-year history. The accolades don’t stop there, as these awards come on the heels of Kia t

As the new and improved 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross launch is fast approaching, it would be fun to compare it with one of its closest rivals in its segment. This is none other than the Nissan Livina, which has similar features and capabilities, not to mention the same platform and bits. From the looks of it, if the local spec Mitsubishi Xpander Cross comes with all the features like the one showcased during the Indonesia International Motor Show, then here are five good reasons why it could be

A new contender in the local market gets popular with its affordability, style, and offerings – the 2022 Changan CS35 Plus. This Chinese-made subcompact sedan is proving to the Philippine automotive market that it has what it takes to compete with the most trusted and award-winning automobiles in our time. To have an insight into what's behind the 2022 CS35 Plus, a list of its pros and cons is below. Pros It comes with a modernly stylish exterior profile I think that we should get used to the fa

Ask any self-respecting motorists about what combination of factors constitutes an "ideal car" and they would, in a lightning-fast jiffy respond that they want these three exceptional elements; outstanding performance, environmentally friendly, and fuel-efficient er, cars. Then morosely observed as he/she blabbers on about how this particularly latest car model has that compendium of slickest features, futuristic-looking specs, blah-blah, so on, and so forth with their incessant mouthing off unt

The small SUV hype keeps on growing in popularity. And for Hyundai to stay competitive with the trend, the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company has updated its 2022 version of the Hyundai Kona. But are the changes enough to impress more than its competitors? Hyundai Kona 2022 has been updated from its exterior to performance. One of the things to look forward to this year is the facelifted beauty of the Kona. The updated design of the radiator grille, front and rear bumpers