Resurgence is the word that perhaps best characterizes how GAC Motor Philippines is doing nowadays. Ever since multinational automotive distributor Astara took over local operations on December 2022, the Chinese car brand’s image and vehicle lineup have gotten a huge boost amid the surge of new cars from the People’s Republic. GAC Motor Philippines’ improved fortunes are also being helped by the recent appointment of highly respected industry veterans Franz Decloedt and Timmy De Leon, who serve

Disclosure: GAC Philippines lent us a 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom R-Style unit with a full gas tank for seven days. When GAC Philippines launched the 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom, it set its sights on the very lucrative subcompact crossover segment. The new crossover would have to fight against established nameplates such as the Geely Coolray, MG ZS-T, and the Changan CS-35 Plus. However, the automaker was confident it could take on these established players thanks to the specifications it brought in with the ne

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax is set to launch very soon, on July 4, 2023. With the new model's arrival comes a new design, more features, and bigger dimensions than the older model. Now that the new vehicle is larger than before, It begs the question for the all-new Trax, should it now be considered a compact crossover instead of a subcompact? Before we understand why the 2024 Chevrolet Trax should get an up-class to a compact, we will quickly discuss the terminologies used to ensure everyone is on t

One look at the landscape changes that have happened to our roads makes it clear that Chinese cars are here to stay, regardless of how many Filipinos try to resist. They’re affordable, powerful, well-equipped, and in many cases, quite stylish. But have you ever noticed how many seem so similar under the skin? Eagle-eyed buyers will note that many cars sourced from China have engines that rarely exceed 1500cc, whether in turbocharged or naturally aspirated guise. That’s not for convenience’s sake

Ford Philippines has released a teaser video for the 2023 Ford Territory, confirming its arrival into the local market. The teaser video showcases the new LED headlights of the crossover, along with its taillights and signal lights. While initially shrouded in shadows, the last few seconds reveal the plate bearing the name “Territory” on it. Aside from this, the teaser doesn’t show much else. Still, we suspect it is the first of many to highlight certain features of the 2023 Ford Territory until

Geely Philippines proceeds its energy in May 2021 as the brand kept up its number 9 positioning in add up to industry deals within the Philippines. A few of the credit for this position is due not as it were to the Geely Coolray (Proton X50) but moreover the Geely Okavango (Proton X90?). Agreeing to a report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Affiliation of Vehicle Merchants and Wholesalers Inc. (Ardent), Geely Philippines accomplished year-to-date deal