What a month April was
This Jetour can swim, too
At Auto Shanghai 2025, Jetour announced its ambition to lead the luxury off-roading hybrid vehicle segment around the world. While the Chinese carmaker did not explicitly mention its competitors, this goal essentially means dethroning heritage brands like Land Rover and Mercedes-
by Billy Caluag
After all, seven-seaters are a hit in our market
The Jetour T2 certainly has the stature and impression of a big SUV. Certainly larger than midsize, but not quite hitting those full-size measurements. Some may even be surprised that it seats only five passengers. Well, at Auto Shanghai 2025, Jetour
by Billy Caluag
Yes, it has to be in all-caps
No, we really did hear you the first time. At the opening of the 2025 Shanghai motor show, Audi's China-only brand - sorry, AUDI - has shouted its intentions from the rooftops via its new E5 Sportback.First seen as a prototype,
by Vijay Pattni
Can Chery do it?
It's safe to say that the Japanese automakers and Ford have a comfortable share of the pickup market. So far, it's one segment that the Chinese have yet to truly penetrate, at least locally. Lately, however, they've been rolling
Which version do you prefer?
It's important to compromise in life. Sometimes, you just need to make small concessions in order to get things done...unless you work in Honda's Chinese design department, it seems.Because instead of just agreeing on one single look for
by Greg Potts
It has the face of an emoji and a cinema inside
The extra-posh Mercedes-Benz Vision V van has landed in concept/prototype form at Auto Shanghai 2025. Presumably, the paparazzi aren't far behind.The all-electric (duh) luxury people carrier showcases some futuristic smarts that Merc reckons will 'revolutionize the
by Cat Dow
It’s now a compact EV hatchback
Remember the Chery QQ? If you don't then good as it's best to banish those cars from memory. With that, Chery has revived the name and rebooted it for the better.Shown at Auto Shanghai 2025, the new Chery QQ
We're expecting a production model very soon
MG has unveiled a boxy SUV concept it's calling Cyber X. Following up to the sporty Cyberster, the Cyber X very joyfully brings back pop-up headlights.The MG Cyber X's front end features a wrap-around light strip and
by Cat Dow
What range anxiety?
t's no secret that Mazda and Changan have been working together for electrified vehicles. The fruit of that is the EZ-6, known in some markets as the 6e. But now, there's a follow up to that in the form
It’s joined by the G600 and the G900
After a few previews earlier this year, the Jetour G700 has officially made its debut. The launch of this SUV not only unveils a new line of products for Jetour, but also marks the brand's official entry into the luxury vehicle
by Billy Caluag
It's NOT the future Navara, though
Before we start, we'll make one thing clear first. The Nissan Frontier Pro is not the next-generation Navara. It's not related to the latter, and we'll have to wait a little bit longer for that. With that out
Conservative no more
The Lexus ES is one of the more pleasant executive sedans around today. We've lauded it for its smooth ride and elegance, but one thing it's not is radical. If anything, it's a bit on the conservative side.But
Ultra-lux, Chinese style
Aside from the H6, Hongqi launched another car that would appeal to the traditional wealthy types in China. The Chinese automaker unveiled the new L5, and it's everything that the sleek and swoopy H5 and H6 sedans aren't.The L5
Does that include... taste?
Toyota has revealed these here electric concepts-the bZ Sport Crossover and bZ FlexSpace-at the Auto Shanghai, promising that both will be launched in China from 2024.The former is a crossover developed jointly by Toyota and BYD (you remember them,
by Joe Holding
The Japanese carmaker has previewed its new concepts
Honda has been busy. As part of its quest to have an entirely electric lineup in China by 2035, the Japanese brand has revealed two prototypes and a new concept car at the Shanghai Auto Show.The e:NP2 and e:NS2
by Cat Dow
A space-age look for China
The Nissan Pathfinder has a long and interesting history. Introduced in 1985, it started out as a small, truck-based SUV. It grew in size for the second generation, putting it squarely in the mid-size SUV class, and the Navara-based
And yes, it’s headed for production
Great Wall Motor made its Philippine comeback about a month ago. Among the models included in the new local lineup included the Cannon pickup, a promising model that's aimed at the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.But Great Wall decided to
Big sedans aren’t dead in China
By now, you've probably heard of Hongqi. If you need a recap, it's China's oldest and longest-running automaker, and is best known for making luxury cars and vehicles for government officials. Hongqi recently landed in the Philippines with
It’s not just an appearance pack
It's been a while since the sixth-generation Ford Explorer landed in the Philippines. Sure, the Everest has been far more popular, but the Explorer has been a surprisingly popular choice for those looking for a more premium SUV experience. There
This thing puts BMW’s grilles to shame
GAC Motor also got busy at this year's Auto Shanghai. In addition to the reveal of the Empow R, the carmaker also unveiled the new E9-its luxurious and electric answer to the Toyota Alphard.Or maybe even BMW, because look
