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October 21, 2024

2025 Subaru Crosstrek SHEV Delivers More Than 1,000-km Of Driving Range


After previewing the technology some months back, Subaru has now debuted their next-generation hybrid system which it dubs SHEV or Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle. It makes its global debut first for the Japanese market in the Crosstrek, and will make its way to other models including the Forester.

October 7, 2024

The Omoda 5 Is The Futuristic Crossover You Can Buy Today


After a year of careful planning, Omoda & Jaecoo is finally ready to launch in the Philippines. Their first models? The Omoda C5 and Omoda E5.

September 21, 2024

The Yet-To-Be-Launched Omoda 5 Just Got A Refresh For 2025


Well…how’s this for an issue with the yet-to-be-launched Omoda 5? The compact crossover has yet to go on retail sale in the Philippines (thanks to numerous delays and pushbacks), but it’s just been facelifted for the global market! To make matters worse, the first batch of the now-old Omoda 5s have been made it into the country pretty much punishing the brand’s early adopters.

September 20, 2024

GAC EMZOOM Touring Edition Brings A Touch Of Energy And Sophistication


In a world where sportiness is equated with the aggressive nature of dominance, GAC takes on an unconventional flavor with the new GAC Emzoom Touring Edition. This new variant is the brand’s nod to the bestselling, well-loved Emzoom GB, coming in hot with an upgraded, more sophisticated, and more inviting aesthetic. It stands to create a balance between the Emzoom’s original energetic character with the undeniable passions of an evolving market.

AION Makes Philippine Debut With Makati Showroom Opening; Launches ES Sedan And Y Plus SUV (w/ Brochure)


Aion makes its Philippine debut with the opening of its flagship showroom in Makati City. Aion is the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand of GAC Motor and despite its launch models, the Aion ES and Aion Y Plus carrying the same “G” branding, it’s not brought in by Astara, rather it’s distributed by Dangdang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Limited Corporation.

September 3, 2024

New 2025 Geely Coolray To Launch 2nd Week September, Priced Starting At P 1.199M


The wait is almost over. Geely, now under the management of Geely Automobile International Corporation (GAIC), is set to introduce the new 2025 Coolray by the second week of September. Dealers nationwide are now accepting reservations.

September 2, 2024

Lynk & Co PH Adds New 06 SUV Variant At P 1.299M


Lynk & Co Philippines introduces its most attainable vehicle yet: the new 06 SUV Hyper Core+. This new global variant offers exceptional style and safety, European engineering, and a sporty yet sophisticated driving experience, making it an attractive choice for Filipino car buyers.

August 30, 2024

All-New 2025 MG ZS Breaks Cover


MG is giving their best-selling crossover its first full-blown redesign. The all-new, second-generation ZS packs substantial upgrades in technology, comfort, and performance headlined by a new hybrid engine.

August 19, 2024

New GS3 Emzoom Touring Gives R-Style Look For Just P 1.098M


The GAC GS3 Emzoom continues its winning streak with the arrival of a new variant this August. The new Emzoom Touring highlights the style of GAC Motor’s compact crossover which was recently awarded with a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating as well as the highest-ranked Chinese vehicle in terms of quality.

August 16, 2024

GAC GS3 Emzoom Joins 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Club


The GAC GS3 Emzoom has also joined the five-star club at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. The compact crossover, and GAC Motor Philippines’ best-selling vehicle, scored an impressive 88.39 out of 100 points.

August 5, 2024

JAC Motor Celebrates 60 Years By Making JS6 Compact SUV Available To PH Buyers


Commemorating the JAC Group’s 60th anniversary this year, the newest brand distributed in the Philippines by Astara makes the all-new JS6 compact crossover available at its pioneering dealership: JAC Manila Bay.

2025 Mitsubishi Xforce Nabs 5-Star Safety Rating


The Mitsubishi Xforce has earned a maximum five-star rating at the 2024 ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP. The Xforce scored 79.15 out of 100 using the 2021-2025 assessment protocol. The rating is valid for several Xforce markets, including the Philippines.

July 11, 2024

Ford Capri Returns In 2025 As A Battery Electric Fastback SUV


Ford has dusted off another old nameplate for use on yet another battery electric vehicle. After the Mustang (Mach-E) and Explorer have gone electric, the Capri is the latest one to get the treatment.

June 28, 2024

Get An Apple Watch And Jacket When You Reserve And Take Delivery Of Your Mitsubishi Xforce Before July 31


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will hold the official public launch of the Xforce on Friday, July 5 at SM Aura in Taguig. With a tagline, “Be The Force,” it’s a groundbreaking addition to MMPC’s lineup that sets new standards in design, comfort, and technology.

Just Who Will Buy The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce?


The 2025 Xforce is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’ first 5-seater crossover since the ASX and given it’s competing in a highly competitive yet fast-growing segment, the three-diamond brand believes it’ll play a vital role in pushing annual sales up to 94,000 units this year—up 15 percent from last year’s 81,473 units.

Here's Our Honest Take On The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce GT


Compact crossover buyers can sense a great disturbance in the force. Just when you thought the market has settled down to a constant rhythm, here comes the Mitsubishi Xforce and its promise of bringing everything you know and considered on its head (check out the full specs here or watch our video here).

Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce (w/ Specs)


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has finally revealed the full specs, prices, and variants of the 2025 Xforce compact crossover (you can read our First Drive here or watch our Unboxing here).

June 13, 2024

Mitsubishi Motors Confirms July 5 Release Date For All-New Xforce


Mark your calendars: the official launch date of the all-new Mitsubishi Xforce is set on June 28. We drove the compact crossover, so our first impressions (both written and video will be out by then so stay tuned). Customer deliveries, meanwhile, will start on July 5.

June 8, 2024

Review: 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G HEV


How’s this for a car buyer’s conundrum: for P 1,498,000 you can have this, the base Corolla Cross 1.8 G HEV, or for P 1,604,000, you can have the fully-loaded Yaris Cross 1.5 S HEV. For all intents and purposes, the P 106,000 price spread is negligible, especially if you opt to finance it for a period of five years. Now, internet forums are filled with debates between TNGA (Corolla Cross) versus DNGA (Yaris Cross). Issues with the DNGA (hello recalls) notwithstanding, which one’s the better buy?

May 26, 2024

Review: 2024 Kia Seltos 1.4 Turbo SX


When Kia launched the Seltos nameplate in the Philippines in 2020, there was no doubt they had big aspirations for it; after all, it was going to compete in the fast-growing, and lucrative compact crossover segment. But even after getting the foundations mostly right (it had pretty good levels of mechanical polish), alas, it never found mainstream success due to the sheer number of entrants, all of which offered more standard equipment simply because they were all from mainland China.