On the night of Sunday, August 6th, the local online motoring press was abuzz with photos of a yellow Nissan Z. The pictures circulated were from the Nissan Philippines Dealer of the Year Awards, a private event in which dealers of the brand were commended for their performance in the past year. It was a surprising bit of news for a few reasons: 1. The event happened on a Sunday night. Most motoring functions are held on weekdays. 2. High-level Nissan Motor Limited executives were in town led by

If the January 2023 global debut of the five-door Suzuki Jimny sport-utility vehicle (SUV) was a pleasant surprise, then prepare for a “shocker” with this new variant. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that Suzuki is planning to roll out an electric-vehicle (EV) version of the Jimny by 2024. According to a presentation by the company, the small SUV will be one of five battery EVs that it will introduce in Europe by next year. The Jimny is currently offered with two gasol

Before this piece elicits negative comments, this is just an observation, not an actual head-to-head comparison. The Suzuki Jimny and the outgoing Ford Ranger Raptor are very different, not just in terms of price, but also in their approach to addressing their owners' off-roading itch. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. And truth be told, both vehicles are highly capable and have become the best-selling models in their respective categories. But why would anyone pick one model over another?

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota 86 is a car that always makes people wow when you see them on the streets. It's not your typical Toyota. An in the sea of Wigos and Vioses, the 86 stands out amongst all the fish in the sea. It's sporty; it's classy, and the coupe look, the sleek lines and the hypnotizing headlights always never fail to charm onlookers. It is a sports car, but an achievable one. And the 86, once you sit on its cockpit, will be reminding you time and time again why you made an e

The Nissan GT-R is a high-performance grand tourer model from the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corporation. This sports car is a successor to the high-performance Nissan Skyline GT-R. The CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation, Carlos Ghosn, believes that the Nissan GT-R will be a global icon for their automotive manufacturing company. Not only that Ghosn was right, that the model would be an Icon for Nissan, the GT-R has brought innumerable accolades to Nissan. Variants The GT-R was first launched