We expect to see more NEVs from the brand in the region in the coming years
Would you want to see this Corolla Cross in the country?
In China, the Toyota Corolla Cross has undergone a major facelift, now sporting a design that looks more in tune with the fully electric bZ4X. In the Philippines, the Corolla Cross has only seen one facelift, but arguably, its overall impression has
by Billy Caluag
Experiencing the brand’s technologies and innovations firsthand
As part of its efforts to introduce next-generation luxury EVs to Southeast Asia, AITO recently hosted a four-day Cyber Tour in Chongqing, China-the country's 'Cyber City'-giving a select group of Philippine motoring media, influencers, and key opinion
Here’s a quick tour of Hongyancun Station in Chongqing, China
Did you know that the deepest subway station in the world is roughly the equivalent of a 40-story skyscraper? Hongyancun Station in Chongqing, China, is a metro station located a whopping 116 meters below ground.On a recent trip to China,
by Kara Santos
Another case of what might have been
Say the word Porsche and chances are the iconic 911 comes to mind. After all, it's the model with the longest running nameplate and one with the strongest heritage. If not that, there's the countless race cars in ran over
*Or Dongfeng Nissan, the Japanese carmaker’s joint venture in China
Dongfeng Nissan is-you guessed it-a joint venture between Nissan and Chinese company Dongfeng Motor Group, and it has just unveiled its next production car.This is the Nissan N7, an all-electric saloon with very similar proportions to the Audi
by Greg Potts
Celebrating 20 years in the industry
All roads lead to Automechanika Shanghai as it marks 20 years in the Chinese market. Scheduled from December 2 to 5, 2024, this year's staging of the trade fair expects to host over 6,500 exhibitors across a massive 350,000sqm
Asserting these are a threat to its national security
The US administration thinks Chinese companies making connected car tech might pose a threat to its national security. In response, it's planning on banning them.The proposed rule-due to undergo further scrutiny before becoming law-would "prohibit the import and
by Cat Dow
This is not a prank
Hang on, wasn't April Fools' Day almost two months ago? We think someone at Nissan might be pulling our leg, because it has just announced a new and exclusive 'fragrance' to celebrate this weekend's inaugural Formula E race in Shanghai.
by Greg Potts
F1 is finally back in China after five years
Correct. The last time F1 visited China was back in 2019, when Max Verstappen had but five grand prix wins to his name and social distancing hadn't been invented yet. The pandemic of course meant that China became off limits for
by Joe Holding
The company has also announced its upcoming models
When a carmaker offers an extended warranty on its vehicles, it's a testament to its trust in its product's reliability. So when a Chinese manufacturer does this-we all know how China cars have always had a bad reputation for
We're definitely at a turning point
The gossip gears of the motoring industry are always churning, but for the past two weeks, they've been spinning faster. The lubricant for the rumor mill were two viral cases of disgruntled Geely customers.The first case, an owner of the
by Dinzo Tabamo
Explains the growing number of chinese cars on our roads
Still surprised by the rise of Chinese presence in the Philippine car scene? Well, here's what the data say. China's economic prowess has been steadily climbing the ranks of the automotive landscape. Recently, it finally emerged on top-the People'
Here’s a closer look at the mini EV
Did you know that General Motors has been involved in a joint venture with Chinese firms SAIC and Wuling Motors since 2002, building budget cars under the Wuling and Baojun brands mostly for the Chinese market?No? Well, you do now, not
by Greg Potts
Well, well, well
About a year ago, we saw an all-new Ford Focus unveiled in China. At the time, though, we didn't really think it meant anything for our market. Until recently, that is.See, unbeknownst to many of us, Ford has actually
Brands like Jetour have made quite a big splash
My father, a man born during the Quezon administration, always espoused three things: Be upfront about who you are and what you have to offer, lost time is lost forever, and there's nothing quite like an American car.Never mind that
by Jason Tulio
...Or will it?
Remember the Weiao Boma we showed you a couple weeks back? It was a mini electric vehicle that was about the size of a kei car that's sold in China. Oh, and Weiao somehow grafted and scaled down the face of
There’s no denying its, um, inspiration
The Chinese auto industry has come a long way in the last 20 years. These days, Chinese cars are more mainstream and, dare we say it, accepted by consumers. There are fewer copycat designs these days, but there are still a few
*Roughly $18,000 or 124,000 yuan in the local currency
Ever seen absurdly low-priced listings of totally legit items on online sales platforms? We've come across a few ourselves and proceeded with the purchase just to see what would happen...only to get a frantic message from the seller begging
What will replace it?
As expected, F1 has confirmed that the Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in 2023 'due to the ongoing difficulties' posed by Covid-19 in the country.While the rest of the world has largely moved away from lockdowns
by Joe Holding
Will this join the bZ4X in our market?
It's going to take a lot more than a futuristic design and a snazzy interior to get people to bite on an EV these days. In many markets, the segment is no longer limited to just moneyed car buyers and eager
by Drei Laurel
