Electrified BAIC B40e Trailmaster, P2.888M
BAIC PHILIPPINES introduced the BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV at the recent MIAS, saying that the release signals a “bold new chapter in electrified off-road...
Family SUV, small sedan unveiled by Changan
IN CONCERT with the launch of its brand campaign “Drive Smart, Drive Changan,” Changan’s local distributor Inchcape Philippines introduced several models at MIAS.
The all-new...
Deepal serves up trio of electrics
NEW MARKET ENTRANT Deepal introduced its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology, designed specifically for real-world Philippine driving conditions. REEV is said “to deliver the...
GAC GS8 hybrid introduced, P2.338M
GAC INTERNATIONAL Philippines, Inc. officially launched the GS8 HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) at the Manila International Auto Show, alongside previews of the E8 HEV...
GWM Tank 700 Hi-4Z available on indent order
THE KEY message of GWM at the Manila International Auto Show was the brand’s global philosophy: “All Powertrains, All Scenarios, All Users.” It showcased...
Affordable sedan: MG5 Prestige, P888,888
MG MOTOR PHILIPPINES presented the new MG5 Prestige, described as “a more refined and feature-rich evolution of the popular compact sedan designed for everyday...
The coming of the e-cavalry
By Kap Maceda Aguila
IN VIEW OF the happenings far and away from our country, electrified vehicles have suddenly, fortuitously gained added relevance — evidenced through interactions with auto executives, dealers, and members of the public.
Déjà vu
By Vince S. Socco
THE NATIONAL Energy Emergency is real. From all we hear on the news — locally or globally — and what we see and read on social media, you cannot escape the sense of hysteria that has riveted the attention of people everywhere.
Fuel play
By Kap Maceda Aguila
NOT TO BE facetious about it at all, but not a few have commented how the “pandemic feels” are back.
New players, new rules
By Angel Rivero
WHEN I LEFT the Philippines to live in Switzerland back in 2021 at the height of the pandemic, the local automotive landscape still felt familiar — predictable, even. The usual hierarchy held firm, shaped by decades of brand loyalty, and defined by a handful of dominant players.
Continental’s ‘Total Confidence’ warranty covers road hazards
JM Far East, Inc. (JMFEI), official distributor of Continental tires in the Philippines, recently introduced a Total Confidence Plan (TCP) for customers. The enhanced...
La dolce Amalfi
By Kap Maceda Aguila
FERRARI RECENTLY marked the Roma successor’s formal entry into our part of the world with the unveiling of the Amalfi.
















