This year’s auto industry rigodon has new participants. Astara Philippines, the multinational mobility distributor that handles the local operations of Peugeot and GAC Motor, announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has appointed two well-renowned executives in key leadership positions. Timmy Naval-de Leon, who was formerly head of corporate communications of the Ayala Corporation’s automotive arm AC Motors for nine years, is now Astara Phiippines’ new marketing director. Naval-de Leo

The Geely Okavango also called the Proton X90 in other markets, has just undergone crash testing with the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and has passed with flying colors. The vehicle was tested at the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) lab in China but under the testing rules and regulations of the ASEAN NCAP under its 2021 to 2025 assessment protocols. These new protocols emphasize the vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), including autonomous emergenc

Not all lightweight sportscars are as small and nimble as a Mazda MX-5 Miata. Some are just more refined and purpose-driven versions of the real deal. Porsche has announced that it will add another illustrious variant to its 911 family - the 911 Carrera T. The letter "T" stands for touring and describes models that offer a pure driving experience. How pure? Check this out. Lightweight rules The new 911 Carrera T slots in between the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S. The standard 911 T sports a

If you live in the "Queen City of the South" and you've been dying to test the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest, then you're in luck. Ford Philippines announced in a press statement that it will hold its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test-drive event at SM City Seaside Cebu on Oct. 28-30, 2022. Similar to the legs in Pampanga and Davao, the event features a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the Ranger and Everest. "We

For so many years, Japanese-made cars have dominated the Philippine automotive market because of their affordability and robustness. There are also American-made and European-made vehicles that are also on top of their game in providing the best automobile, not just in the Philippines, but all over the globe. For the past few years, Chinese automobile brands have entered the country with competitive car models, but in affordable prices, and one of them is the subcompact SUV 2022 Changan CS35 Plu

The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company has proved its products’ reliability to the automotive industry for fifty-five years. In that long time, they have managed to surpass several product and company issues regarding vehicle safety and performance. Their subcompact sedan entry Hyundai Accent has received numerous complaints and controversies for the past twenty-eight years. Hyundai Accent is a great sedan choice, the model won’t stay for twenty-eight years if it wasn’t great en