Disclosure: Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines took us on an all-expense paid trip to China. Hotel, accommodations, and transportation were taken care of by the company. This is not a paid advertisement. All our comments and observations were not previewed nor pre-approved by Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines. Okay, let’s get the white elephant out of the way. We know a lot of you harbor anti-Chinese car brand sentiments. Whether it’s from your own experience or you’re just waving the flag of nationalism, it’s

Chinese cars have flooded the Philippine market and many other countries around the globe. It is because Chinese automakers have found ways to undercut the competition by offering quality vehicles that are more affordable but have features comparable to or even better than their Japanese, European, and American counterparts. But the question is, how has China evolved so quickly to produce quality, feature-rich, and, most importantly, cheap vehicles so customers can afford them? Lower production

With the unveiling of the 2023 Toyota Prius, interest in hybrids has once again been piqued. The Prius has been the Japanese brand's poster child for the last 25 years when it comes to fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the technology honed from four previous generations of the Prius has made it across the Toyota and Lexus lineups further enhancing both brands' green credentials over the years. Nowadays, hybrid cars are becoming more popular, and more affordable, each d

You can purchase the car, but can you maintain it? This is often overlooked by some potential car owners who get excited about owning their dream car, but owning a car means also paying for fuel, maintenance, registration, and car insurance. Owning a Ford a few years back may seem to be something most Filipinos who are a bit tight on the budget avoid because they think parts and labor on a Ford are much more expensive and complicated. Luckily, if you like Ford cars like Everest, that's not the c

The big bronco Ford Raptor is one monster truck built to conquer wild and unevenly unmanageable terrains. Fact is, this full-size pick-up truck never discriminates, mowing down the known and wildly unknown beaten paths to pica-size with its largely 35-37 inches of raptor-like claws er, set of wheels, an exemplary testimonial to its rugged on-road and off-road-road-hugging capabilities. But there's one particular element that can tear down the walls of this muscular behemoth to pinto-bean size, s

Nissan Motor Corporation’s Terra once again made it to a new version. According to the Japanese manufacturer, they focused on updating the SUV’s exterior and interior aesthetics while retaining its powertrain components aside from the brakes that are now all discs. With that being said, we cannot expect the new generation to be much stronger than the outgoing version. What are the specifications of the Nissan Terra? Under the hood of the 2022 Nissan Terra is a 2.5-liter Inline-four Diesel engine