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

Petromax Enterprise, the current importer of Italian car brands Alfa Romeo and Abarth, is looking to expand its Philippine dealer network. In an exclusive interview with AutoFun Philippines, Petromax president Allen Ong said the company is planning to open four more dealers locally. “Once na Stellantis, official na [Once Stellantis is official], then that's when we're going to put up, appoint dealers in other parts of the country,” he said. Ong added that the location and timeline of these new d

The BMW 3 Series has long been the benchmark for compact luxury sedans, combining superb driving dynamics with German refinement and quality. But in the Philippines, one rival beat out the 3 Series in the sales stakes. And it comes from Japan. Lexus Philippines said in a February 2023 press statement that the Lexus IS was the country’s best-selling model in its class in 2022, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI). “Since the debut of its f

Lexus Manila, the official importer and distributor of Toyota's luxury brand in the Philippines, has introduced a new variant to its ES lineup. The company said in a press statement that it has brought in the ES 300h Luxury variant, which slots above the ES 300h Executive. The range-topper remains to be the ES 350 Premier. The ES 300h Luxury adds to the Executive model by offering: 18-inch alloy wheels Rain-sensing wipers A 10-way, power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function An 8-way, po

If you are looking for a premium car, you want to make sure that you will get what you are looking for. On the odd chance that you will consider a pre-loved or brand-new Toyota Camry, here are some of the pros and cons of this car that should help you decide if it is right for you. Pros The look is sophisticated all the way! There is no argument about the sophisticated and classy look of the Toyota Camry. The exterior is sleek and premium-looking. Although it might not fit the taste of others, e

The Toyota HiAce is on its 55th year since its global launch in October 1967 and has grown into development ever since. There are several changes in different aspects throughout the years, including its exterior and interior looks, total body size, functionalities, safety features, performance, and more. In modern time, the Toyota HiAce is commonly used as shuttle services, public transport vehicles, camper vans, ambulances, luxurious celebrity customized vans, and big family vans. Clearly, the