Disclosure: This article is part of a paid campaign by GAC Motor Philippines. Test-drive events are par for the course with any car manufacturer. But when you have a hot new sports sedan like the GAC Empow, only a race track will do. GAC Motor Philippines announced in a press statement that potential buyers of the Empow can take it to the limit at the Batangas Racing Circuit on Sept. 30, 2023 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. “Attendees will have the thrilling opportunity to witness and experience the extr

Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Honda Cars Philippines is set to launch the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V on Sept. 13, 2023. The new crossover brings turbocharged power to its nameplate and a new hybrid variant that promises excellent fuel economy. While a new generation of a popular model is sound, it also has a few downsides. All the latest technology adds up to a higher price tag, which is why the new hybrid version of the Honda CR-V is priced at ₱2.6 million. It got us thinking – with a new price tag that high, what other hybrid

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

There are things that we cannot control, and we are all aware of that. We cannot control the weather. We cannot just say 'stop' when the flood starts to rise during the rainy season. We cannot control other people's feelings, nor can we stop children from growing up. Oh well, to get rid of the drama, there are things that we can control. Like choosing and deciding where we want to spend our hard-earned money. We've worked for that and deserve to spend it according to our needs and wants. 2022 To

There are many car models available in the market today. Each with its own peculiarities and unique selling proposition. While the more expensive models are not up my alley, I do know there are reasons why some cars are priced higher than others. And while they all basically take people from point A to B, premium models like the Toyota Camry Hybrid can either be a value for money proposition, or an unwise purchase. But as I began to understand what made each car worth its price tag, it dawned up