Disclosure: Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines took us on an all-expense paid trip to China. Hotel, accommodations, and transportation were taken care of by the company. This is not a paid advertisement. All our comments and observations were not previewed nor pre-approved by Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines. Okay, let’s get the white elephant out of the way. We know a lot of you harbor anti-Chinese car brand sentiments. Whether it’s from your own experience or you’re just waving the flag of nationalism, it’s

The 2024 Honda CR-V will reportedly be coming to the Philippine market soon with two new engine options. The first is a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine similar to what you would find on the Honda HR-V and Honda Civic. And the second is a new 2.0-liter hybrid motor. These new powerplants will be game-changers for the CR-V as it will mark the first time turbocharged power has come to the crossover in the country. In addition, Honda Cars Philippines will have a hybrid model again, following

The Daihatsu Terios, or the Toyota Rush in the Philippines, has recently been updated in Indonesia. The update gives the vehicle a new front fascia and other new features. The Toyota Rush is a long-time 7-seater SUV model in the Philippines that has yet to receive an update, unlike its siblings, the Toyota Avanza and Toyota Veloz. But since it has received an update in Indonesia, they will likely make their way into the local market. So what are the upgrades? The facelifted Terios gets a new fro

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official distributor of Geely in the Philippines, further expands its dealership network by opening its 36th facility. The automaker has opened a new dealership in Rosario, La Union, officially marking the brand's presence in the province. It is also the company's first new dealer in 2023. The new facility will also reinforce Geely’s presence in the Ilocos region in addition to Geely Dagupan. Geely La Union sits on a 1,327-square-meter outlet that can f

Disclaimer: Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official importer and distributor of Geely in the Philippines, very kindly lent us a 2022 Geely Okavango Urban Plus for one week. It came with a full tank of gas and RFID cards with load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll fees and a car wash. Being a race organizer and a race instructor is exhausting. Case in point, when the Philippine Autocross Championship Series (PACS) held its Danny Santiago’s “Track All You Want” event

If the January 2023 global debut of the five-door Suzuki Jimny sport-utility vehicle (SUV) was a pleasant surprise, then prepare for a “shocker” with this new variant. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that Suzuki is planning to roll out an electric-vehicle (EV) version of the Jimny by 2024. According to a presentation by the company, the small SUV will be one of five battery EVs that it will introduce in Europe by next year. The Jimny is currently offered with two gasol