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 All-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has been unveiled in Thailand, revealing a complete pickup truck inside and out with new features and more power under the hood. Something interesting to note is that Thailand is the first country to sell the new pickup truck, with other markets to follow soon. The reveal of the new Triton comes after months of speculation and teasers, especially with the Mitsubishi XRT Concept car, which was the basis for the styling of the all-new pickup. The new pickup truck

Changan Philippines offers transportation network vehicle service providers something interesting with the Changan Alsvin 1.4 MT. The sedan could be your next partner in profit as it provides you with a versatile platform for your taxi needs. The taxi version of the Changan Alsvin debuted early in July at the Biyahenyong Aasenso Showcase, where the public got to appreciate the sedan and its many features that make for a safe and comfortable city ride. A host of standard features for both the dri

MG Philippines enters the last quarter of 2022 reaching a major milestone in its fourth year of operation. The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the official importer and distributor of MG locally, said in an October 2022 press statement that the Chinese marque sold 20,888 cars by the end of September 2022. MG Philippines hit the 10,000-unit mark in the middle of 2021, which is three years after the brand started operations under TCCCI's stewardship in October 2018. "This feat marks the expone

When it comes to certain specifications and features; no two Toyota Hilux are built exactly alike (much like the veritable snowflake) which can be proven when you zero in among the smallest of details largely exhibited by a Philippine-spec 2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2.8 DSL 4x4 AT and a 2022 Toyota er, Hilux, one that was largely built to accommodate European specifications. Moreover, when spot-checked from a certain angle, both these two aforementioned Hiluxs rather appear like two peas in a po

According to one reputable automotive website, Vehq.com, diesel-engine powered vehicles cost more to maintain in the long run, than your typical gasoline-fueled car because the former requires more routine periodic maintenance in addition to having to pay for expensive parts in cases where malfunctioning car parts need to be replaced. Be that as it may, however, this puff of news comes as soothing as a breath of otherwise, fresh mountain air, especially to would-be car owners of one Ford Territo