The Geely Coolray has cemented its place in the Philippine car industry by transforming how Filipinos perceive Chinese cars. When it was launched locally in 2019, it proved that a Chinese car brand could produce an exciting model that offered good value compared to traditional Japanese marques. The Coolray also made the subcompact crossover a hot segment, following years of competent but boring models like the old Honda HR-V. But what is shaping up to be the little Geely’s strongest-ever rival w

Catch the 2023 Ford Territory at a major mall near you as Ford Philippines brings its newest crossover on a nationwide tour. The all-new Territory was officially launched at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), with reservations now being accepted online. The American automaker said in an April 2023 press statement that the tour lets customers and on-lookers see the vehicle in the metal, along with enabling buyers to inquire about product details and available financing schemes. “We a

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official distributor of Geely in the Philippines, further expands its dealership network by opening its 36th facility. The automaker has opened a new dealership in Rosario, La Union, officially marking the brand's presence in the province. It is also the company's first new dealer in 2023. The new facility will also reinforce Geely’s presence in the Ilocos region in addition to Geely Dagupan. Geely La Union sits on a 1,327-square-meter outlet that can f

Ford Philippines had a hit on its hands when it first launched the Ford Territory back in August 2020. It created its niche in the market and fought off newcomers such as the Geely Coolray and MG ZS by offering an extensive feature set with an attractive price point. The Ford Territory also celebrated its third anniversary in the Philippines, hitting a crucial sales milestone for the American automaker. The small SUV hit its 15,000 unit sales in September of 2022, making it one of Blue Oval’s be

Disclaimer: Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official importer and distributor of Geely in the Philippines, kindly lent me a 2022 Geely Coolray Sport SE for one week. AutoFun Philippines paid for all the fuel, toll fees, and a car wash. As I write this, I made the most startling realization – it has been more than 11 years since I graduated from high school. This is particularly apparent because, earlier in the day, I had a delicious lunch with my batchmate, who is currently an intern

Two years since its public debut in the Philippines, the Ford Territory remains one of Ford Philippines' top-selling models. With 3,691 units sold in the first half of 2022, the Ford Territory has cornered a 52% market share in the small SUV segment. According to Ford Philippines, since its launch in August 2020, the Ford Territory's June 2022 sales performance of 1,574 units is the nameplate's best-ever retail month. This figure is also three times the number sold in the same month last year. "