Chery Auto Philippines is dead set on expanding its lineup of electrified vehicles. The Chinese carmaker announced in a September 2023 press statement that a sample batch of its electric vehicles (EV) is coming to the Philippines soon. “Following Chery’s launch of its hybrid models in the country, Chery eyes to incorporate green power to its upcoming model offerings to provide its Filipino customers more energy-saving and sustainable vehicles,” the company said. Chery Auto Philippines also said

At the GAC Discovery Drive Fest, GAC Motor Philippines introduced a four-wheel drive variant of its highly popular GS8 three-row flagship SUV on Friday, August 25, 2023. Also Read: GAC Motor Philippines celebrates 276% increase in Y0Y growth, launches new GAC GS8 4WD at ₱2,548,000 Along with the presence of GAC brand ambassador Dingdong Dantes, who shared his experiences with his GS8 and how it even makes cameo appearances in his ongoing soap opera, Royal Blood, the launch event also saw the ban

Ford Philippines has announced that you can now reserve the Ford Mustang and the Ford Explorer through its new online reservation portal on its local website. The online reservation portal was launched alongside the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest last year. It offers customers a new level of comfort, convenience, and security when reserving or purchasing a new Ford vehicle. On the portal, customers can explore options with their chosen Ford vehicle and choose the variant and color

Recent rumblings in the automotive industry talk about Chinese brands changing management hands. And from what we've heard, there will be a few. But why do the principals feel the sudden need to come in lock, stock, and barrel to take over the Filipino-run local distributorships? Haven't they done enough to promote the brand? Did the distributors fall short of sales targets? Or have the distributors failed in the perception game despite the uptick in Chinese-made cars' build, tech and quality in

The first time the Nissan Grand Livina entered the Philippine market in 2008, it was a three-row hatchback based on the Nissan Tiida platform. It was ahead of its time in many ways, as it offered car-like handling and seating for seven. Typical of what crossovers provide today. As head of the marketing team of Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc (NMPI) at that time, I was tasked to find ways to slot such a strange vehicle concept into the MPV-crazy consciousness of Filipino car buyers. The 2008 Nissan

The Ford Expedition was a great car that not everyone could afford to buy. Starting at a little over four million pesos, it was already like buying two Ford Ranger Raptors or a reasonably priced house in the suburb. Still, people who could afford it do. Ordinary mortals like us think politicians like the Expedition to project power and prestige. Perhaps those who bought it just like Ford's testament to safety and security, space? Or maybe they bought them because they could. In this nitpicker's