Much has been said about Chinese EV maker BYD, especially about how it is poised to officially overtake American EV brand Tesla in the number of electric vehicles sold by the end of this year. Along with its aggressive global expansion efforts, BYD also made sure it "invaded" the Land of the Rising Sun in grand fashion as it set up the only China-brand pavilion at the recently concluded Japan Mobility Show 2023. Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, must have sur

Chery Auto is set to enter the European market as the Chinese automaker has announced that its three sub-brands, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Exeed, are set to launch by 2025. First among the models to enter the European market is the Omoda 5, which will launch in Spain in 2023. The crossover is also expected to enter the Philippine market towards Q4 of 2023, first with a gasoline engine and later with hybrid drivetrain options. ALSO READ: Jaecoo 8: A revelation in the making Meanwhile, the Omoda 5 is set

Sunlight, finally! I never thought that I’d actually miss getting hot and sweaty from the searing heat. But I suppose that over a week of stormy weather (and alarming floods) makes the heart grow fonder of the Sun. But the maelstroms don’t seem to have dampened your desire for the latest crossovers, which were among our five hottest stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Bring on the XForce(?) The dramatic-looking Mitsubishi XFC Concept always se

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official distributor of Geely in the Philippines, further expands its dealership network by opening its 36th facility. The automaker has opened a new dealership in Rosario, La Union, officially marking the brand's presence in the province. It is also the company's first new dealer in 2023. The new facility will also reinforce Geely’s presence in the Ilocos region in addition to Geely Dagupan. Geely La Union sits on a 1,327-square-meter outlet that can f

Hyundai Motor Company is going all-out with electrifying its vehicle line-up. The company said in an October 2022 press statement that it plans to have 23 eco-friendly models by 2025, along with reaching one million sales and a 10-percent global market share by the same year. The key component in the Korean carmaker's plan is its Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-MGP), which is the brand's first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform. It enables 800 volts of ultra-fast charging and a maximum

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