Say Nissan in the Philippines, and you’ll almost always get compliments about the brand’s superb air-conditioning systems. Given the government’s recent announcement of an El Niño alert, which is expected to prolong the country’s sweltering dry spell, being in a Nissan might be a godsend – unless you have a Nissan Kicks e-POWER, that is. Problems with the Kicks e-POWER’s air-conditioning system have been reported as early as January 2023, with owners claiming total air-con failure despite their

Changan Philippines offers customers lasting safety with its Summer Motorist Roadside Assitance (SMRA) program for the Lenten season. From April 3 to April 8, 2023, except for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, the automaker and its Changan service technicians will be available at accessible stops North to South of the Philippines to conduct a FREE 25-point safety inspection of your Changan vehicle. The inspection service covers all Changan vehicles ranging from the popular Changan Alsvin (Specs | N

Whatever the reason, there are now more women who are spending a lot of time behind the wheel. In fact, women car buyers now account for nearly half of total car sales, according to industry estimates. This can be attributed to more women joining the workforce, starting their own businesses, increased purchasing power and other factors. As such, car manufacturers have even started to take into account what women drivers want. These include convenience features that drivers of all sexes will appr

Buying an electrified vehicle is going to be a whole lot easier, at least in Indonesia. Our friends from AutoFun Indonesia reported that the Indonesian government is finalizing a host of financial incentives for people looking to buy a hybrid-electric or fully electric vehicle (EV). As of press time, an estimated 80 million rupiah (₱283,000) discount may be given to full EV buyers, while hybrid owners may get 40 million (₱141,000) rupiah off. However, these will only be offered to models that ar

To conquer the booming industry of subcompact crossover SUVs, American automobile maker Chevrolet introduced a new addition to their line-up – the 2022 Chevrolet Tracker. The Tracker may have a tough journey ahead in persuading the Filipino automotive market as several vehicles in the class are already established and known in the country, but in the past months, since it was introduced locally, it has gained a rapid population which also makes it a tough battle for the older models. Prices and

We are approaching the time when combustion engines are gradually phasing out. If you haven’t heard yet, combustion engines are expectedly to be phased out worldwide by 2040. This means that the argument between diesel and gasoline will finally end, as all cars will be powered by an electrified powertrain. However, transitioning to electric vehicles is not an overnight thing, especially for people who are hesitant about its reliability. The charging infrastructures and support are yet to be esta