Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC), the official importer and distributor of Kia vehicles, has announced the leadership appointment of Brian Beundia as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting July 1, 2023. As a bit of history, Kia in the Philippines was relaunched in 2019 under Ayala Corporation (AC) Industrial’s automotive arm, AC Motors. It is one of the largest automotive distributors in the country, which includes global mobility brands such as Honda, Isuzu, Maxus, and Volkswage

Car reviews can only go so far – we only have the chance to evaluate a new car for about one week before it goes back to the manufacturer. That’s why the most valuable insights come from you, the people who actually buy the newest vehicles in the market. Fledgling Chinese brand Changan talked to people who took the plunge and bought the CS35 Plus crossover. The company released a press statement on what these three owners had to say. Why not a Changan? Changan said businessman Mark Banayad disco

It looks like Suzuki Auto Philippines isn’t done electrifying its lineup. An anonymous source from the Japanese carmaker initmated at the Jan. 16, 2023 launch of the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid that the company is evaluating plans to bring in a mild-hybrid version of the Suzuki XL7. However, it did not mention a launch date or final specifications. The Ertiga and the XL7 are almost identical, with the latter sporting a more off-roader aesthetic. The XL7 gets a massive front grill and generous amounts o

If you’re a regular at the annual Manila International Auto Show, you will have heard of Russ Swift. He has become the darling of motor shows worldwide because of his incredible precision driving showcases. Even with ordinary cars, he can execute flawless reverse J-turns, drive up on two wheels, and, his signature stunt, parallel park in the tightest spaces. This weekend, you can witness the legendary autotester in action at the second Subaru Advanced Technology Drive on Oct. 7-9, 2022 at the Ga

Earning money could be challenging for most of us as we have to strive hard to buy what's usually beyond our needs, to save up for a certain period to achieve bigger and better. If you are to spend more than a million pesos, meticulousness comes in the way as you would not settle for less than your hard-earned money's worth. With the continuous need for vehicles, it's inevitable for you to get yourself at least one. But what are your criteria for choosing your perfect car? The 2022 Chevrolet Tra

A new contender in the local market gets popular with its affordability, style, and offerings – the 2022 Changan CS35 Plus. This Chinese-made subcompact sedan is proving to the Philippine automotive market that it has what it takes to compete with the most trusted and award-winning automobiles in our time. To have an insight into what's behind the 2022 CS35 Plus, a list of its pros and cons is below. Pros It comes with a modernly stylish exterior profile I think that we should get used to the fa