Disclosure: Astara Philippines, the official importer and distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, took us on a two-day media drive with the all-new GAC GS8 4WD. The company paid for all our meals and accommodation. GAC Philippines recently invited us to test the all-new GAC GS8 4WD on a media drive. However, as a point of comparison, they also brought two units of the sport-utility vehicle's (SUV) two-wheel drive (2WD) version to showcase the differences between it and the new variant. Our

Honda Cars Philippines is set to launch the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V on Sept. 13, 2023. The new crossover brings turbocharged power to its nameplate and a new hybrid variant that promises excellent fuel economy. While a new generation of a popular model is sound, it also has a few downsides. All the latest technology adds up to a higher price tag, which is why the new hybrid version of the Honda CR-V is priced at ₱2.6 million. It got us thinking – with a new price tag that high, what other hybrid

Honda Philippines is set to bring in the updated version of the Honda City. The new model brings a couple of tweaks to its exterior design, new connectivity features, and, most of all, Honda SENSING active safety to the nameplate. The updated version of the sedan is now more technologically advanced than ever before and is much safer with the new advanced driver-assistance systems. As it is a momentous occasion for the nameplate, we will quickly look at the history of the Honda subcompact sedan

The Porsche Cayenne may have been controversial when it was launched in 2002. But two decades down the line, it has been a huge success for the German carmaker. An updated version of the current-generation Cayenne debuted at Auto Shanghai 2023, sporting more advanced tech and punchier engines. Exterior-wise, it gets a new front end combined with standard Matrix LED Headlights, more strongly arched fenders and a new hood. Three-dimensionally designed tail lights, uncluttered surfaces beneath and

Ever fancied the Nissan Kicks e-POWER but wanted something bigger? If you live in Singapore, you might just have that chance. Tan Chong Motor Sales, the distributor of Nissan vehicles in the island state, is set to unveil an EV version of its T33 X-Trail crossover, called the X-Trail e-POWER, at the Singapore Motor Show 2023. Although this variant has been available in Japan since July 2022, this is the first time that it has been introduced in an ASEAN market. Electric motor, gas generator Much

Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the 2022 version of the Toyota Wigo. This entry-level car is a hatchback model that is ideal for individuals and small families. Since its first release back in October 2012, the Wigo has been a popular hatchback model in the country. In addition, it gained more popularity when TMP launched a marketing campaign featuring actors Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz. In 2014-2015, the Car Awards Group in the Philippines has awarded Toyota Wigo the Best Micro Car