Disclosure: Chery Philippines lent us the 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+ PHEV unit for seven days with a full tank of gas, a 70% charge on the battery and access to its RFID cards. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are the happy medium between a fully electric vehicle and an internal combustion engine. These give you the flexibility to travel on electric power alone, without worrying about where to charge next, thanks to the engine being on standby to keep you moving and to charge the battery.

Chinese cars have flooded the Philippine market and many other countries around the globe. It is because Chinese automakers have found ways to undercut the competition by offering quality vehicles that are more affordable but have features comparable to or even better than their Japanese, European, and American counterparts. But the question is, how has China evolved so quickly to produce quality, feature-rich, and, most importantly, cheap vehicles so customers can afford them? Lower production

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

When you want to see, buy or service a Lexus, many head to the luxury brand’s iconic showroom, nestled in its own enclave in the posh Bonifacio Global City (BGC) business district. Since 2009, Lexus Manila has held a special spot on 34th Street, giving passers-by great views of its latest models and a calming space for visitors. But now, the Japanese carmaker is setting up a new and larger showroom, still located within BGC. Lexus announced in an April 2023 press statement that it has conducted

The all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. As the sixth generation of the famed Impreza line of the Japanese brand, it will now come as a 5-door hatchback sans the sedan. Three trims have been announced, Base, Sport, and the new RS. What's new? Highlighting the unveil is the RS variant's 2.5-liter 184 PS and 241 Nm Subaru Boxer engine, which is mated to a CVT with eight preset ratios available in manual mode using the paddle shifters. Also, a first is th

Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the 2022 version of the Toyota Wigo. This entry-level car is a hatchback model that is ideal for individuals and small families. Since its first release back in October 2012, the Wigo has been a popular hatchback model in the country. In addition, it gained more popularity when TMP launched a marketing campaign featuring actors Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz. In 2014-2015, the Car Awards Group in the Philippines has awarded Toyota Wigo the Best Micro Car