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

Looking at the Mitsubishi Xpander (Specs | News) nameplate’s sales performance last year, one can conclude that the entry-level multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is a sought-after brand. The MPV sold some 16,309 units last year – including its top-end Xpander Cross variants - and was number five in the country's top ten selling vehicle models. That said, Mitsubishi felt that the top end of the Xpander line (namely, the ₱1.328 million to ₱1.353 million Xpander Cross) had to be updated to remain a top-of

To mark its 4th year anniversary, MG Philippines enters the final quarter of 2022 with another round of cash discounts and low down payment deals on the MG 5 Sedan and the MG HS SUV in its “Cheers to Extraordinary” promotion. Lasting until the end of October, the promo lets car buyers opt for either a PHP 35,000 low down payment or cash discounts of up to PHP 100,000 for select models. Available in all 42 MG Philippines dealerships nationwide, the promotion lists the following options one can ha

Local automotive market leader Toyota is betting on a hybrid and performance display lineup at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show to interpret this year's show theme of Mobility + Humanity. Hybrid versions of the RAV-4, Camry, and Corolla Cross, along with the GR Yaris, the GR Supra and the recently launched GR 86 share display space at the Toyota booth. Guided by this year's theme, Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) joins this year's PIMS to exhibit its wide selection of products and serv

After months of being in virtual limbo, the Hyundai brand finally makes a comeback with a new company and a new philosophy. Hyundai Motor Philippines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Corporation of South Korea, will now be the exclusive and official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the Philippines. The brand's former distributor, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI, will now only sell Hyundai trucks and commercial vehicles. Headed by its new president, Lee Dong Wok, HMPH will

As we know, Filipinos are one of the most hospitable people in the world. Not only the wealthy Filipinos with guest bedrooms get to welcome guests in their home, but even the ones who have the smallest. We Filipinos love it when a relative comes over for the vacation, or a friend for an overnight pajama party. We make sure that they are comfortable during their stay. The same principle when it comes to travels, we know what “pasabay naman”, and “May space pa ba sa sasakyan mo?” mean. Being famil