Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Nissan has started making waves locally by introducing the Kicks e-POWER, an electric crossover with a gasoline generator. The Japanese carmaker is set to go further in the electric revolution by debuting a concept electric vehicle (EV) on its official YouTube channel on Feb. 2, 2023. “Join us on February 2 to see what happens when virtual becomes physical,” the company said in the livestream description. “Discover how our latest concept car takes zero-emissions mobility to the max!” The placeho

After the Mazda CX-5 scored the lone “Good” rating out of 20 SUVs tested by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with its more stringent side-impact test published last year, another model from the Hiroshima brand was likewise given the only “Good” rating in the upgraded side-impact test conducted on small cars. The IIHS announced that only the Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback received the “Good” rating among 11 car models tested by the safety institution. The Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla s

With sheer momentum, the worldwide threat of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on. Likewise, the streak of global inflation, food insecurity, and pervading social unrest forecast a continuous dim outlook on our day-to-day living in 2022. Be that as it may, perhaps there are still some small things, however petty and trivial they may seem, that can still somehow make life bearable, like a piping-hot cup of joe on most lazy Sunday mornings, for instance. And yes, perhaps that leisurely bike stroll down

Whenever someone tells us that a particular car model is on top of the game, somehow, we become curious and excited to know further its specifications, and we look forward to driving it on our own. But what if everyone talks about a particular car model? Imagine how its phenomenal popularity will attract you to the nearest car dealership center. That is the case in the 2022 Toyota Raize. It rapidly swooped into the automotive industry with its aesthetic beauty and mesmerizing features at a budge

Mini Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Toyota Avanza has been in the automotive market since 2003. It has gained popularity and trust over the years because of its exemplary performance despite its affordable price point. By the time 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that some markets, including the Philippines, will no longer have its top-of-the-line variant Toyota Avanza Veloz, as the Veloz gained its nameplate. The Toyota Veloz Toyota found a segment in the market perfect for a premium alter