The Jetour T2 may launch in the Philippines and it's very impressive (Video Feature)

The Jetour T2 may launch in the Philippines in the not-so-distant future. It's unlike most Chinese SUVs that you'll see in the Philippines. It's shaped like a Land Rover Defender with styling that successfully merges retro and modern. Watch the video below for my full feature

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Why do people lower their cars?

Why do people lower their cars? This is a question often asked by non-car enthusiasts. “ To improve the car’s performance, so I can take corners flatter ” –this is the usual response. But what they really mean is. “ Who cares if I lose a tooth every time I hit a pothole at 60mph, I want my car to look good " I haven’t done a scientific survey but I'm pretty sure that 70% of the time, people lower their cars for looks. There are obvious trade-offs but the car will look sportier, long er and wider once it’s lowered. If you plan to upgrade to bigger wheels, lowering the car becomes essential as putting 17in or bigger wheels on a non-lowered car will give the car a “lifted” look. Case in point below: 19in wheels on a non-lowered car Same wheels, same car but it doesn’t look like it’s on jack stands this time. How do I drive a lowered car: You’ll find that driving a lowered car requires a new set of skills that they probably won’t teach you at your local driving ...

Jetour Unveils the Off-road Focused, T3 SUV

Shanghai, China. Jetour unveils the T3, an off-road focused, 4x4, body on frame, hybrid SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show. It features a 2.0L turbocharged engine coupled to dual electric motors which send power to all four 22inch wheels. Currently we dont know the total power output or the battery capacity but Jetour did show-off the naked chassis of the T3 and the battery appears to be quite massive, as well as the dual electric motors. Total range in EV mode is 200Kms. The body sits on a steel ladder frame chassis. It has a robust double-wishbone suspension setup on all four corners. It also appears to have air suspension, at least from what i can tell visually ( there was no english spec sheet at the time of this writing) The T3 has a pretty innovative steering system which can rotate the wheels in different directions and allows it to achieve a very tight turning raduis or even to rotate in place -A useful feature in tight off road situations. When you open...

GAC Launches the Emkoo at MIAS 2023

GAC launched the Emkoo at this year’s Manila International Auto show. It’s a 5 seater compact crossover with futuristic styling and a price tag that will make it compete directly with the Ford Territory. The Styling is very sharp with an abundance diagonal lines and acute angles. It has Tesla type, hidden door handles that pop out when activated and 19 inch wheels. Seeing it in person, I can say with confidence that it has a high chance of turning heads. The interior looks premium with plenty of high quality materials on high traffic surfaces. Interior appointments include: Power adjustable, ventilated front seats, rear aircon vents, ambient lighting, a 10.1 inch infotainment screen with apple carplay and 360 camera The Emkoo also has Full ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) which includes: Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist among others. Under the hood is a 1.5L turbocharged engine whic...

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