Disclosure: Nissan Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL for seven days. It was delivered with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cars. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. Prudence is a virtue that seems to be going the way of the dodo. With social media constantly bombarding us on how we should live (largely from so-called “influencers,” many of whom are able to do what they do because they are “stealth endorsers” who get freebies and perks), thinking things through can

Jetour Philippines has just celebrated 100 days in the local automotive market. During this period, the new Chinese brand has achieved several key milestones that have become keys to its success. First, it sold 300 units in the first three months of its operation, which is quite the feat for a new marque. And second, it has already started growing its dealer network in the country and is set to have 16 showrooms by the end of 2023. Also read: Dami na! JETOUR Philippines set to hit target of 16 d

Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippines because of the fuel savings and the technology they offer. It also helps that these vehicles are coding exempt, which is excellent for the average car buyer. Toyota Philippines was one of the early adopters of this technology as it brought in the Toyota Prius in 2009. While expensive then, it was priced at ₱2.25 million, the Japanese brand brought in more affordable options only in the past few years, such as the Camry Hybrid, the RAV4 Hybr

Before you rise up in arms about the safety comparison between the next-generation Ford Territory versus its older version, here is a disclaimer. We understand that the testing protocols for the Chinese New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) are different between the older-generation Territory versus the next-generation model. The previous Territory was tested under the 2018 regulations, while the newer generation was tested using the more stringent 2021 and up rules. This will likely be an apples-

Ford Philippines had a hit on its hands when it first launched the Ford Territory back in August 2020. It created its niche in the market and fought off newcomers such as the Geely Coolray and MG ZS by offering an extensive feature set with an attractive price point. The Ford Territory also celebrated its third anniversary in the Philippines, hitting a crucial sales milestone for the American automaker. The small SUV hit its 15,000 unit sales in September of 2022, making it one of Blue Oval’s be

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially launches the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross today with an official starting price of ₱1,328,000, as we reported previously. The latest iteration of the modern 7-seater MPV with SUV capabilities sports a new design, a reworked interior, plus new features that make the vehicle more exciting. It also model redefines the MPV segment sporting a more advanced and progressive look while combining luxury and comfort seen in premium vehicles. It