Many Chinese carmakers may be struggling with their aftersales, but Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines isn't one of them. GWM Philippines marketing manager Tonette Lee told AutoFun Philippines that the company invested heavily and early in its parts inventory, such that it can even fix crash-damaged units in record time. “Some of the cars that were already sold have had vehicular accidents,” the veteran automotive executive said at the sidelines of the GWM Philippines U.N. Avenue dealer inaugura

Great Wall Motors Philippines is a relatively new brand in the country, its original entry into the local market more than a decade ago was lukewarm at best, but this time the automaker is looking to heat things with its new lineup of hybrid crossovers and its new pickup truck, the GWM Cannon. The GWM Cannon seeks to take on established names, such as the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-MAX, Nissan Navara, and the Ford Ranger. However, the question remains, how will the Cannon separate itself from the res

The first leg of the Ford Island Conquest (FIC) series of test-drive events has entered its sixth year in the Philippines and is happening this week! The company said in a May 2023 press statement that the event will be on May 19 to 21, 2023 at the ARCA South Interactive Park in Taguig City. Admission is free. The test drive proper is open until 6:00 pm. Customers should have a valid Philippine driver’s license, wear proper footwear and wear a face mask. Over ₱2M in total cash savings and freebi

With the passage of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, many carmakers are jumping onto the electric-vehicle (EV) scene. These include Hyundai with its IONIQ 5 and the upcoming IONIQ 6, along with Kia’s EV6. But BYD has long had an all-EV lineup, which it showcased at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). “EVs offer a number of benefits over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, including lower emissions, reduced fuel costs, and smoother and quieter operations,” said Mark T

For several years, Honda Jazz has been one of the most popular cars in the Philippines. Since its first launch, it has been immediately known, because of its versatility and generous interior space for a B-segment hatchback model. It is also a sought-after car for its total aesthetic beauty inside out. Honda Jazz bids its goodbye to the year 2023, as Honda announced that they will no longer continue manufacturing the model. According to them, the reason behind this is for them to transpose their

Ford Motor Company’s mid-size truck - Ford Ranger, has once again slain the automotive world, as its 2022 version is out in the market. After selling 9,184 units in the Philippines in 2021, Ford Philippines is expecting a generous nod from enthusiasts this year. This muscular off-road-ready pickup truck has proven its power, not only in sales but in functionality. If you are considering buying a pickup truck, you might as well dig deeper, to assess what the Ranger has to offer. Upon choosing a p