The Mazda CX-60 won’t be the only luxury crossover to take on European brands in the Philippines. Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan announced at the CX-60 launch on June 9, 2023 that the larger CX-90 will be in the country within the year. “The reason why we pre-launched it in the market today, number one, because the development team is here,” he said at a press conference. “Number two, the answer is very soon,” Tan replied, when asked about an exact timeframe for the launch. RWD c

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

Disclaimer: Jetour Auto Philippines paid for my airfare, transportation and accommodation for a week-long trip with other media practitioners to China, including a visit to Auto Shanghai 2023. Everybody in the Philippines is familiar with the Chery QQ from the mid to late 2000s. The dinky urban hatchback became the symbol of everything that was wrong with China-made cars. With shabby workmanship, questionable aftersales (if there were any) and non-existent warranties, the QQ was China’s first ma

Nissan Philippines is set to introduce the Terra Sport, a new variant of its seven-seater SUV, this Saturday, February 25, 2023. Earlier in February, we reported that Nissan Philippines would launch the Nissan 400z, followed by the Nissan Terra Sport. While we got the launch order crossed up, the information our sources told us about the particular version of the SUV was correct. Also Read: SCOOP: Nissan Philippines to launch 400Z on March 2023, followed by Terra Sport Blacked out everything Bas

It’s the New Year and if you’re eyeing the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, then you’re in luck. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) said it is offering low monthly payments for the base model BR-V S with the 6-speed manual gearbox. The company said you can bring one home and pay just ₱20,150 a month over 60 months with a 20-percent downpayment. Meanwhile, potential buyers can also buy a BR-V for an all-in downpayment of as low as ₱40,000. Those who want a smaller car can go for the Hond

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