It was in 2005 when I first bought my Nissan Sentra (B14 second-generation) at the Nissan Mantrade dealership in Makati. I was supposed to buy a Toyota Vios back then—because it was newly launched and something that I like—but due to my brother’s persistence in pushing me to try Nissan’s technology, the next thing I […]
A couple of weeks ago Nissan sent us the test drive unit of their flagship car, the 2011 Nissan Teana. The model they lent us was the 250XL V6 (2.5L) and it came in color Deep Amethyst Purple. From the moment I saw the car when it was delivered my jaw already dropped. The elegant […]
If I told you there was a hybrid that cost less than a million pesos but felt and drove like a car twice its price, would you believe me? As unlikely as that sounds, the BYD Seal 5 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid that just slips under Php 1M in price but has features and […]
Before we start this article, I want to make one thing clear: I am pro-EV and electrification. I’m tired of choking on smoke and seeing smog whenever I have to go anywhere, and I look forward to the day when EVs outnumber ICE vehicles on the road. That being said, the Philippines isn’t ready for […]
We’ve all heard that vehicle maintenance is important, but these reminders are only words to many until unfortunate accidents happen. Such is the case when a car lit on fire in the middle of EDSA, one of our local capital’s major thoroughfares. Here’s what happened. The person involved was the son of actor-turned-politician Bong Revilla, […]
Caltex Philippines is looking to host the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Multibrand Test Drive Festival this May 4-7, 2023. Here, just about anyone will be able to try out their cars of choice from brands they’ve been eye-ing. It’s not very often that you’d be able to go on a test drive of several brands […]
Amidst the high prices of fuel worldwide as well as a global commitment to reduce the carbon footprint, multiple automakers have committed to fully-electric lineups within the next decade or so. It seems that electric vehicles or their hybrid variants are gaining traction among consumers for these very reasons. As such, the government has also […]
Hyundai Motor Philippines has officially brought in the Hyundai STARGAZER, its latest entry into the local MPV segment. The brand aims to reinvigorate the field with its offering’s unique styling, advanced driver assistance technologies, and quality-of-life upgrades over its competitors. This was all explained in a launch event held last night, November 8, at the […]
Review Verdict: The Changan CS75 Plus is an awesome compact crossover that provides quite a lot of bang for your buck. Its premium interior, solid driving dynamics, supple comfort, and all the other little things easily make it one of our top choices within the segment. If we had to nitpick one little thing, it would […]
The much-awaited Philippine International Motor Show is finally back after four years of pandemic delays. This 2022 iteration will be the eighth PIMS in history, which is set to make an impact on the local motoring scene with showcases from major brand players in the country. It is scheduled from September 15-18 at the World […]
The Korea Times has reported that Hyundai Motor Group is now the world’s third-largest automaker in terms of sales volume. The Hyundai Motor Group is composed of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Altogether, they were able to sell 3.3 million vehicles for the first half of 2022. The said sales figure is enough to put the […]
The Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is making a return this October. This is after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The 10th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) will be held this October 20 and 21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. It will be in partnership with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), the Department of Energy (DOE), […]