Ford Philippines has something special in store from October 27 to 29, 2023, as the Blue Oval brand heads to SM City Pampanga for the Ford Island Conquest (FIC). At the event, interested buyers and attendees can experience the brand’s latest lineup of next-generation vehicles through an in-mall or outdoor display, which includes the Ranger, Everest, and the Ford Territory. It will also have a special test drive track area to highlight the features and capabilities of The brand’s top-selling vehi

As the United States of America celebrates its Independence Day, so does a new Chevrolet crossover become free from the shrouds of mystery. The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), which is the official importer and distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines, officially launched the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax on July 4, 2023. “The Philippines is the first country in Southeast Asia to launch the 2024 Trax, and we are proud to include this new generation crossover in our local lineup of exciting

Sometimes, important stories can be found in something as simple as a Facebook post. A post in the Facebook group of the Ford Territory Club Philippines showed a recall notice for 2023 Ford Territory units sold in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We did a little digging and found that the UAE Ministry of Economy issued the recall for 53 Territory units sold there because the steering column bracket could detach from the car’s cross beam due to an incorrectly welded joint. “When a steering column

If you’re in the market for a five-seat crossover, almost every brand has one on offer. But if your budget can only stretch to around ₱1.4 million, then you need to look at Chinese-made crossovers. Given that Chinese car brands aren’t the laughing stocks that they once were, there are two interesting choices in the market. One is the familiar Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, coming in at ₱1,250,000. Gone are the days of the QQ hatchback – this five-seater packs a turbocharged engine and is fully loaded with t

Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p

The 2023 Auto Expo in India is proving to be an excellent showcase for Suzuki, especially with the unveiling of the Suzuki Jimny 5-door and the new Suzuki Fronx. The Suzuki Fronx is a subcompact crossover that seeks to challenge the likes of the Toyota Raize and Kia Stonic as it will be positioned below the Suzuki Vitara. A Suzuki Vitara-lite? The Fronx looks much like the Vitara as it has a trapezoidal mesh grille with a chrome strip that flanks the Suzuki badge. It also carries some SUV-like s