Resurgence is the word that perhaps best characterizes how GAC Motor Philippines is doing nowadays. Ever since multinational automotive distributor Astara took over local operations on December 2022, the Chinese car brand’s image and vehicle lineup have gotten a huge boost amid the surge of new cars from the People’s Republic. GAC Motor Philippines’ improved fortunes are also being helped by the recent appointment of highly respected industry veterans Franz Decloedt and Timmy De Leon, who serve

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may be the undisputed automotive sales leader in the country, but it isn’t resting on its laurels. The company announced in a September 2023 press statement that it has officially opened Toyota Ormoc, Leyte, located in Barangay San Pablo, Simangan. It serves as the Japanese carmaker’s 73rd dealership in the Philippines. With a total lot area of 15,000 square meters, the new dealer is also the largest under the Toyota Tacloban group. Its spacious showroom can displa

The all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo made a huge splash when it was launched in the Philippines on July 14, 2023. Aside from the new chassis, transmission, and styling, the pricing really grabbed people’s attention. Starting at ₱609,000, the all-new Toyota Wigo undercuts its major rivals, such as the recently refreshed Honda Brio and the rather dated Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. But the base-model 2024 Toyota Wigo J also takes on one of the biggest names in small cars – Suzuki. And at this price, its ri

You read that headline right – a Toyota Raize for as little as PhP 10,110 a month. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a press statement that it is offering a wide range of promos for its popular subcompact crossover throughout November 2022. Those who get the company’s “Pay Light” option, where you give a 50-percent downpayment and pay the balance for 60 months, can get that low amortization for a Raize G CVT. If you need seven seats, TMP said a Veloz G CVT under the “Pay Light” option

(Images from Toyota PH) Watching random videos about cars on YouTube, I saw a video uploaded by SooRumBow Lifestyle a starting YouTuber, who also owns a Wigo about how much could it cost you to have your PMS at the dealership for the 5,000 km check-up. I got curious because I know some Wigo owners get free PMS vouchers up to the 20,000 km check-up while others get up to 10,000 free labor cost only. I saw that the said YouTube creator's account is related to the latter, which is good because you

(Images from Toyota PH) The Wigo is a great car of choice especially in recent months where the price of a liter of gasoline has almost doubled. A sturdy and reliable service car which can bring you from point A to point B is absolutely anyone can ask for. But the Wigo is more than just a simple box with four wheels. It has some certain charm to it too. Here are three best things the Wigo can offer besides fuel efficiency. Space Believe it or not, the Wigo is a little more spacious than any othe