Such cute options in this list
It’s cute as a button and claims a 500km+ range
Thanks to a zero-tariff market, EVs can finally compete directly with petrol-powered Japanese cars. Yet range anxiety is still an issue for many buyers, encouraging manufacturers to offer ever bigger batteries in smaller cars in order to encourage buyers to
by Niky Tamayo
Would you want to see these hybrids in the Philippines?
With already six passenger vehicles in its roster and a couple more on the way in 2025, JAC Philippines is gearing up to take a solid position in the Philippine automotive market.That said, what the Chinese carmaker currently lacks here is
by Billy Caluag
The JAC Refine RF8 looks to take on the Zenix and the Alphard
JAC Motors wants a piece of the vast and competitive MPV market in the Philippines. Enter the JAC Refine RF8, the do-it-all PHEV minivan.Already established in the Chinese market, the Refine RF8 comes in several trims that vary in
by Billy Caluag
Budget-conscious SUV with 103hp, 137Nm of torque
Budget-conscious drivers and first-time car buyers have a new option in the subcompact-crossover department courtesy of JAC Philippines. The all-new JAC JS2 Pro is a sleek daily driver for the reasonable price of P895,000.The car packs
by Billy Caluag
The latest in a surge of EVs this year
Yes, we're not sure how to pronounce it either. But the all-new JAC Ytterby is here, and it's fully electric. JAC Philippines has announced that its first EV will be available in showrooms starting September 27, 2024. The five-
by Dinzo Tabamo
It may look cute, but this thing has a range of up to 500km
Astara got really busy at this year's Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), showcasing its complete portfolio, including the lineups of its newest brands in JMC and JAC. You could argue, though, that the latter had one particular model that was catching
It could be priced from P1.35 to P1.38 million
JMC isn't the only new brand in Astara's portfolio that's taking its turn in the limelight at this year's Manila International Auto Show (MIAS)-JAC is also showcasing its revamped lineup in the market.The new JAC roster
The roster includes the JS8 Pro, the brand’s new seven-seater SUV
Astara has been making waves across the automotive industry as of late, seemingly adding one new brand after the other to its growing portfolio. And as expected, it'll be getting busy at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) this year, with
The Chinese carmaker joins GAC, Peugeot under Astara’s belt
Last year, Astara made waves across the market with its two brands Peugeot and GAC. This year, it's looking to make even more noise with two new brands added to its portfolio. First is JMC, which was announced back in November
In case you missed any of these
As a special introductory offer
Welcome to the refreshed JAC S2, the Chinese carmaker's first launch of 2021. This subcompact-crossover model has been available on the market for a few years already, and now it's finally getting a few updates.Style-wise, the changes
The brand has big plans for the future
The past year's struggles aren't stopping Triesenburg Auto Corporation (TAC), JAC's official Philippine distributor, from pursuing its expansion plans in 2021.In a statement, the company announced that it is set to open three new dealerships-two of them
by Drei Laurel
’Twas busy week
The stacked pickup segment gets a new contender
JAC has just launched a new truck to end the year. Ladies and gents, feast your eyes on the new JAC T8.The T8 is a significantly more stylish vehicle compared to the JAC T6. The exterior is highlighted by a massive
’Twas a pretty busy week
Its price is its main advantage
Yes, you're reading that right. The JAC S4 is a compact crossover with a price tag well under P1 million, undercutting more established names like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 by a very considerable margin. Granted, this vehicle
by Drei Laurel
Third time’s the charm
With the market awash in a cornucopia of Chinese crossovers, it can be difficult to stand out. On the face of it, the S3 doesn't particularly stand out in any regard. No turbocharger. No all-wheel drive. No big, headline-grabbing
by Niky Tamayo
The smallest tall van around
Before it decided to reinvent itself with a new line of consumer vehicles, JAC was best known for selling commercial trucks, buses, and vans. But unlike other brands, which focused on Japanese-style box vans, JAC aimed higher: The brand's Sunray
by Niky Tamayo
The festivities kick off tomorrow, October 4
It's been a crazy long workweek, and we all deserve to relax a bit this weekend. What better way to unwind than with good food, great music, and of course, even better cars, right? Well, if that's what you're
If only we could remember their names
One of my favorite assignments for Top Gear is compiling buyer's guides. It gives me an excuse to visit out-of-the-way dealerships for obscure Chinese brands for prices you can't find online. In these places I ogle dozens
by Niky Tamayo
