We take a quick drive to Pampanga with GAC’s MPV value proposition
Car brands have known for a long time that Filipino buyers like 7-seaters. As GAC brand head Franz Decloedt said in his welcome speech on the morning of our event, we're family-oriented. When we travel we like to bring
An MVP in the MPV class?
I used to think minivans and MPVs weren't all that. Besides, our parents managed to do just fine with their sedans back in the day. It also didn't help that, in my formative years, these vehicles were labeled uncool and
A bold new subcompact crossover from GAC
GAC Motor Philippines has been on a roll lately. Under its new management, the brand has introduced two all-new models, namely the GS8 midsize crossover and the Empow sport sedan. Now, there's a third model coming in, the first-ever
Is it a true Civic killer?
Sedans-save for the omnipresent Toyota Vios-are not nearly as popular as they were in decades past. Part of the reason for this is the rise of crossovers. For roughly the same amount of money, consumers can avail of SUV-like
by Jason Tulio
Will this make it to PH?
Remember when Chinese cars looked, uh, less than desirable on the design front? Yeah, no one wants to go back to that, and it appears the country's manufacturers feel the same way.Most imports from the People's Republic now sport
by Drei Laurel
The Japanese carmaker has begun the construction of its new Guangdong EV plant
Honda is cooking up something big in the region: The Japanese carmaker has just revealed that construction of its new electric-vehicle plant in China is now underway.This new facility falls under Honda's joint venture in China, GAC Honda. The
You can still catch these rides at the World Trade Center
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is back this year, and local car manufacturers have brought out their biggest guns for the event's comeback. It's been two years since the last one, and frankly, we think we may have shed
by Drei Laurel
Should other compact sedans watch out?
The local compact sedan market is dominated by pretty much three names: the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis, and the Mazda 3. Chinese car manufacturer GAC, however, is testing the waters, previewing a potential competitor in the form of the Empow at
by Drei Laurel
Pretty good considering the price
This? Oh, it's the GAC GN6. This is just the most affordable vehicle equipped with captain's chairs I've ever had the pleasure of driving here at Top Gear Philippines. No biggie, unless, of course, you're like me and
by Drei Laurel
It’s already a bit dated at this point, but is it still worth considering?
A couple of years back, GAC Motor entered the local market under Chavit Singson's Legado Motors, Inc. It was one of the first Chinese carmakers to make a big splash in the market recently with its lineup of bang-for-the-
The interior looks pretty nice
The Philippine auto market has been relatively spoiled for choice since Chinese car manufacturers with some much-improved offerings began creeping into the country a couple of years ago. Not only did the influx of new brands give buyers a host of
by Drei Laurel
Another Chinese entry
It looks like there's no stopping the surge of new Chinese-made entries in the Philippine car market. This time, entering the fray is the GAC GS3, a subcompact crossover featuring modern styling and a relatively cozy interior vibe.Outside, the
by Drei Laurel
Its presence is growing
Legado Motors (LMI), the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 24, 2019, at the future site of its new dealership in Cebu. In attendance during the groundbreaking ceremony were Vince Lim of Autozam Motors,
There’s a new player in town
Chavit Singson has officially entered the local automobile industry with the arrival of GAC Motor, the Chinese automotive brand that he is bringing into the country through Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI). Singson was recently appointed as the exclusive distributor.According to the
Our market is still attracting new players
Automotive sales may be down year on year, but given the number of new carmakers coming in, you'd think otherwise. Then again, there are probably good opportunities to build a new brand waiting for the inevitable rebound after the current
by Niky Tamayo
