The new top-of-the-line Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), distributors of Geely cars, has heard customers’ requests and is now offering a new variant for its Okavango seven-seater model, the Urban Plus. The Okavango is the third offering from Geely following the Coolray compact SUV and the larger...
The auto industry started the year on a good footing with sales in the first month reaching 23,380 units, just 1.4 percent shy of the January 2020 figure, a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed....
Nissan starts the new year with an updated Nissan Terra VL variant. For 2021, mid-size SUV gets enhanced exterior and interior styling. Among the changes on the exterior are a gloss black front radiator grille, gloss black front bumper and fog lamp accents, and gloss black door handles and door...
Maxus Philippines has joined the expanding SUV market with the introduction of D60, a compact SUV that is expected to become one of its major growth drivers. Maxus Philippines President Felipe Estrella said the competitive Philippine SUV market will need to make room stressing that the “D60...
Maxus hopes to continue its momentum into 2021 with the arrival of its newest model, the D60. Serving as a follow-up to its G10 and G50 , the D60 offers comfort for a whole family in the form of a crossover SUV. Like the other models in the Maxus lineup, the D60 draws stares with its distinctive...
Ford ranks in 2020 4x4 pickup and small SUV segments Ford Philippines has reason to celebrate as, despite the challenges 2020 brought forth, the American brand secured favorable positions in the pickup and small SUV segments. The Ford Ranger nameplate became the best-selling 4x4 pickup truck in...
The sassy six-seater Text and photos by Eric Tipan This SUV isn’t particularly striking on the outside and isn’t even all that big, which is why it also gets classified as a mid-size crossover. Apart from the stylishly svelte body — a Kodo design language trademark — one can actually make...
A primer for the outdoors Written by Neil Pagulayan Tired of being locked indoors? Maybe it’s time to go car camping. The popularity of the mid-sized SUV and pickup amid the COVID pandemic has helped boost the popularity of an age-old recreational activity, camping. Camping is has inextricably...
Leveling up choice Those that find purchasing a vehicle, with all the confusing trim levels and variants, daunting may find something to like with Chery. Earlier this week, the brand marked its first year in the Philippine with the launch of its newest model, the Tiggo 7 Pro. With a naming...
Still a top choice It’s not easy choosing an SUV these days, what with the dizzying number of choices. There are so many segments and sizes to choose from, with many models beginning to blur the lines in between. No doubt, besides the usual truck-based seven-seater SUVs, another...
From left: Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, President and CEO of MG Philippines, with Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and her brand new MG ZS Alpha Crossover SUV. The first-ever Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo, will be rolling around in style onboard her brand new MG ZS Alpha...
Call this one, Montero Smart Text and photos by Eric Tipan The Montero Sport is a spin-off model of the famed Pajero nameplate, which explains why it’s as prodigious as its namesake when it goes off-roading. These days though, that really isn’t the main reason people continue to buy it. As...
