The subcompact sedan category has long been dominated by two nameplates: Toyota Vios and Honda City. It’s not that they are the only interesting cars in the segment. It’s just that they have been there for as long as one can remember. One overlooked model in the segment for example is the 2021 Suzuki Ciaz, […]
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is pruning yet another vehicle from their lineup, as the brand has officially confirmed the discontinuation of the 7-seater Honda Mobilio following its conspicuous removal on the local dealer’s website. This comes at the heels of Honda Jazz’s discontinuation a few months ago. This doesn’t mean that Honda will no […]
Mitsubishi is performing very well this year in terms of sales despite the pandemic, with the carmaker placing second place overall next to Toyota. One of the vehicles responsible for Mitsubishi’s excellent passenger vehicle sales is the 2021 Mitsubishi Xpander, as it seems to possess the right ingredients to make it pandemic-proof in terms of […]
With all the economic doom and gloom because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the motoring industry is experiencing a rebound when it comes to sales. According to a joint report made by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association, there is a huge increase in car sales from January […]
The Philippine Government is offering Hyundai tax incentives if they build their Ioniq EV in the Philippines. This is part of DTI’s effort to boost the Philippine industry by asking foreign companies to do business in the Philippines. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been meeting with Korean establishments that are specifically involved in […]
The Toyota Hilux is undeniably the king of pickup trucks in the Philippines. However, just like Dominic Thiem to Roger Federer or Joe Frazier to Muhammad Ali, there’s always that someone who’s capable of beating the greatest anytime and anywhere, given the chance. The Hilux is no different, especially considering that it was the best-selling pickup […]
Nissan Philippines is finally launching the LEAF locally. Being one of the successful pioneers of EV technology, Nissan wants to be the first to fully establish electric cars in the Philippines. The Japanese company, just like many other automakers, is gradually shifting to electric motor vehicles as it is clearly the future. Nissan will be […]
This year’s Tokyo Motor Show will be canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. Said event has been around ever since 1954, and this is the first time in 67 years that it will not be held. Just three months after the announcement of the delay of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda followed […]
Lockdown effectively starts today, March 29. In line with that, many establishments are left without a choice but to close during this second lockdown. Among them are car dealers, resulting in closed showrooms and service centers for now. Dealers and Showrooms Closed During ECQ: Lexus Subaru Ford Isuzu Mitsubishi Volkswagen Kia Said dealers have announced […]
If you are dreaming of the Jetsons era of flying cars especially at this time of the new normal, we are close to that reality. Recently, Japan’s SkyDrive Inc. announced that it has successfully tested a single-seater flying car with their SD-03 model. According to Japan Times, the test involved the SD-03 flying 2 […]
We take the Everest for a spin! Ford handed us the keys to their current generation 2.2 Trend 4×2 AT Everest a few weeks ago, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. With errands to do in the north and monsoon rains battering the metro, the arrival of Ford’s 7-seater SUV was a […]
Hint: It is one awesome SUV Last May 28, Nissan officially unveiled the mid-sized Terra at a regional launch held at Clark Global City. Aimed to compete against the likes of the Montero Sport, MU-X, and Fortuner, the Terra offers several bells and whistles to make it stand out of the crowd. To further demonstrate […]