At the recent Chery Technology Day in Wuhu, the Chinese car company explained its global strategy as it ramps up its export business. The nearly two-hour-long set of presentations was so detailed and exhaustive that you'd imagine you were sitting in a board presentation or a marketing sign-off meeting. But it made sense to show it to the 600 or so Chery-brand users and media in attendance. It was a captive audience if ever there was one. El Plan One key observation we made was how Chery seems to

Chery Automobile, a global automotive brand known in over 80 countries, took the spotlight as the official presidential vehicle partner during the 2023 BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to a press statement from Chery Auto Philippines, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max played a crucial role, escorting leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa throughout the summit. This marked Chery's second appearance at a BRICS summit, following its role in 2017. The Chery Ti

Get ready for an electrifying experience as Lexus brings a curated selection of thrilling lifestyle activities and test drives to the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). This exciting event will showcase the entire Lexus Electrified lineup, along with a range of engaging activities that perfectly complement the luxurious Lexus lifestyle. Each booth within the Lexus Electrified Roadshow has been carefully designed to embody 'omotenashi' — Lexus' Japanese hospitality — offering visitors, guests,

Ford Smart Driver Assist/Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+. Honda Sensing. Hyundai SmartSense. Mazda i-ActiveSense. Mitsubishi Mi-Pilot Assist. Nissan Safety Shield 360. Subaru Eyesight. Toyota Safety Sense. Volkswagen Travel Assist/Volkswagen IQ Drive. The abovementioned terms are what car companies label their respective Advanced Driver Assist Systems or ADAS. Also Read: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: How do they work and do you need them? - Part 1 Essentially, these setups are increased human-ma

Disclosure: Chery Auto Philippines lent us a Chery Tiggo 8 PRO 1.6T for eight days with a full tank of gas. Additional fuel and toll fees were paid by the writer using his personal money. Jetour Auto Philippines likewise invited the writer to an all-expense paid trip to China which included a visit of the Chery Auto manufacturing facilities. Something about the tag “Made in China” turns many car buyers off. Geopolitics aside, Chinese-built cars have long suffered from the negative impressions th

The claim to fame for many hybrid-electric vehicles is their ability to produce stunning fuel-economy figures out of gasoline engines. With the price of diesel in the Philippines as of press time costing substantially more than unleaded, hybrids are a tempting proposition for drivers who want to cut back on fuel costs. The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid, which was unveiled at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, grabbed headlines as the first hybrid, seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which i