DISCLOSURE: Chery Auto Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid for eight days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. Hybrid vehicles are on the rise in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing in electrified models to get a piece of this increasingly lucrative pie. Chery Auto Philippines is riding on this trend by introducing the Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid. It is the most affordable “hybrid” the automaker has in its lineup that offers

The 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is around the corner, with car brands ready to showcase their latest vehicles for the event. These automakers have even released several teasers for their upcoming cars to build hype for them before their grand reveal. That said, we will quickly cover the different models that are appearing at the auto show. Some brands have already stated what they will showcase at the event, while others have yet to fully reveal what they intend to launch. The lis

Kia Motors Corporation has announced that it will target to sell 1.6 million electric vehicles by 2030. This is up by 400,000 units from its previous goal of 1.2 million. The South Korean carmaker is also looking at a total of 4.3 million overall sales by that year. That means its EV sales will represent only 37% of the whole pie, and this will be buoyed by an EV lineup of 15 models by 2027. At its CEO Investor Day held last April 5th, Kia stated its plans to become a leading EV brand by raising

A preview of the 2023 Honda BR-V can be seen at PIMS Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) highlights safety and advanced technology at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). With the theme “Joyful, Safer World,” the Honda exhibit featured the launch of the All-New HR-V RS Turbo grade and the preview of the highly anticipated all-new 2023 Honda BR-V which will be officially available for the Philippine market very soon. The HR-V RS Turbo ads a premium finish to the HR-V lineup. The la

In the Philippines, sedans have always been the top-selling vehicle type as it has the primary characteristics Filipinos are looking for in an entry-level car. Even though bigger vehicles other than sedans are getting rapid popularity in the past years, a sedan was still hailed as the best-selling car of 2021 in the country. With that, Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely has decided to enter the market with the compact car 2022 Geely Emgrand. What are the variants of the 2022 Geely Emgrand? In

After nineteen years since American international automotive manufacturer, Ford Motor Company first launched Everest, its 2022 version is now out in the market. The Ford Everest also called the Ford Endeavor in India, is a mid-size sport utility vehicle developed by Ford initially destined for the Asia Pacific region. This SUV model is based on the pickup truck Ford Ranger. After Ford popped the curtains to unveil the third generation, Everest, in March 2022, its popularity became fiercer as thi