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

Back when I was a kid, having a turbocharger meant you had a car with plenty of grunt. These were the days of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5, the GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R and even the 993 Porsche 911 Turbo – all high-performance machines that used forced induction to make their magic happen. Nowadays, turbos are popping up even in subcompact sedans like the Honda Civic supposedly in the name of better efficiency and higher fuel economy. But owning a turbocharged

You may have noticed that a certain MG ZS has been selling since 2018. And if you're into automotive history, MG is a well-loved British brand. But since the late-2000s it has been British only in name. Now owned by SAIC, MG’s Asian operations primarily make their cars in China. So it’s a Chinese car in a British tux. Does that make it any less of a great deal? Would it surprise you that MG isn’t the only manufacturer that makes its cars in China now? Well, let us share some information, shall w

To compete in the demanding subcompact crossover category, Toyota has introduced the Raize in the Philippine market this 2022. As expected, Toyota didn’t disappoint the Filipino market as the Raize comes full-packed with advanced features and decent styling at a budget-friendly price. Its name was dragged all over the country as it has been one of the hottest car models of the year. Prices and Colors The all-new Toyota Raize is available in four variants in the Philippine automotive market. The

(Images from Ford PH) Owning a dream car for first time buyers who have rose-colored glasses may overlook what it really means to have a car. One may think of a fantasy where cars are sleek and shiny from day 1 until the end of time. Often, people just look at the price of the vehicle and not the whole cost or budget of owning one. Crucially, a car owner must also look at the price of ensuring the vehicle is on tip-top condition, to extend its performance, and in turn, value, in the long run. En

(Images from Ford PH) Continuing the comparison with its closest competitors, let's see what the Territory has more to offer. Let's go back to our competitors, the Geely Coolray and the MG ZST. These are the closest to compare with the Territory as they are close to each other's price range, and they share the same segment in the market. Consequently, they share the same features with each other as well. All three has some sort or version of cruise control, blind spot monitoring and 360-degrees