When the Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) launched in the Philippines in 2018, it was arguably one of the very few cars in the segment that could topple the stranglehold of the Toyota Avanza. Fitted with a 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine and mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, it was as conventional as it gets with these compact MPVs, straying just enough from the norm to get people interested. Now, though, the market has shi

It seemed only yesterday when Geely Philippines launched the Azkarra compact crossover. And back in 2020, it was a groundbreaking offering with its 48V mild-hybrid system and plush and feature-packed interiors. Despite its renowned refinement, fuel efficiency, and tech, the first-generation Azkarra that we have today is already six years old. And that is already ancient in car speak. That is why the time is right for Geely to introduce the 2023 Boyue L. This 5-seat crossover is the basis of what

The Honda City has undergone massive transformation throughout its seminal history. It started in 1981 with the first quirky "Tallboy" design concept, featuring an innovative seating arrangement for passengers. Then in 1986, the second-generation City hunched down to a "crouching form" with a low and wide stance uniquely outfitting its appearance. I remember when... But the third generation city in 1996 introduced the nameplate to the Filipino consciousness. Designed to be a basic sedan for emer

Spending for a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 can be an exercise in fiscal management. They say the best thing to do if you want to save money is not to spend. But when it comes to needs, I think that if a purchase is born out of necessity, then there's nothing you can do about it except to work harder. For example, you need a vehicle to send your kids to school every day and to use to go to work inside the city. Would you choose an off-road vehicle that costs double the price of an entry-level sedan

Toyota Motor Thailand has just launched what is believed to be the 2023 Toyota Vios this morning. Actually, this model is known as the 2023 Toyota Yaris Ativ in Thailand. While it was originally thought that the Toyota Vios and the Yaris Ativ will remain two distinct models, it is now confirmed that Toyota Thailand will cease production of the former. Underpinned by the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform also found in the Toyota Raize, Avanza and Veloz, the Yaris Ativ will cov

Back in March 2018, Mitsubishi has launched a small multi-purpose vehicle – the Mitsubishi Xpander, replacing the Mitsubishi Adventure. Since its release, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained massive popularity in the Philippines. This 7-seater MUV has the ideal size for family use and out-of-town travel. Variants The Xpander 2022 has four variants available in the Philippine automotive market. The entry-level 1.5L GLX M/T is priced at Php1,008,000, while the 1.5L Black Series A/T is at Php1,138,00