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

Changan Motors Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is confident for 2023 as it celebrated a whopping 222-percent sales growth from 2021 to 2022. The Chinese carmaker said in a Jan. 16, 2023 press statement that it sold 1,787 units in 2022, up from 557 units the year before. The brand also celebrates its goal of hitting 100 percent of its sales target for wholesale as well. The brand’s two best-sellers lead the pack in sales, the Changan Alsvin sedan and the Changan CS35 Plus crossover. “We started 2022 str

The Mirage is one of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines' best-selling vehicles in the highly competitive subcompact segment. Its popularity can be attributed mainly to its budget-friendly price range and low maintenance cost. But with different variants to choose from, most Filipino car buyers are undecided between getting the entry-level Mirage G4 GLX CVT or the limited series Mirage G4 GLS Black Series. Is it worth the extra cash to splurge on a limited edition Mirage or save some money with the en

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Japanese automaker Mitsubishi promises a lot of improvements in the latest version of their entry-level sedan, the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. However, it decided to keep one of the key components of the Mirage intact, and for good reason. You see, one of the most vital factors to consider about any car is its powertrain. But for 2022, the Mirage is keeping its 1.2-liter 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated gasoline engine as it. Like previous year models, the MIVEC engine sti

We are all aware that vehicles could cost a fortune, especially those that are beyond what we consider 'need'. Some people call it their dream car while others are already on their way to making their dream come true. That is why it is a big deal if you're making a vehicle purchase because it costs a lot. But for others, dream car models don't exist as their only dream was to have any kind of vehicle that could take them places. Thanks to those automakers who make it possible for some people to

The hand that rocks the cradle are not the typical pair of hands one would usually spot on messing around with the greasy mechanical innards of the squeaky-clean er, say, Ford Ecosport. WHAT IS FORD ECOSPORT? In a sense, was a one-shot deal hatched by the visionary collective heads of those prime car magnates from Blue Oval, an exciting place dead-set on ruminating about mass-producing EVs (electric vehicles) by the truckload that would probably be operational by the year 2025, or so they say. B