As I write this, a great haze has blanketed the whole of Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon. That’s because Taal Volcano is once again spewing noxious ash clouds, similar to what it did in 2020 before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle emissions according to PAGASA. Although a worldwide virus outbreak seems unlikely, it’s best to stay indoors and wear a strong N95 mask to keep your lungs safe. And while you’re cooped up, you can read through the five favorite stories for Septem

Mitsubishi Philippines is now 60 years old in the local automotive market. The Japanese brand is holding a special event at the World Trade Center in Pasay to celebrate the milestone from August 10 to 13. The event is entirely free for anyone to attend and has special games, prizes, and test drive events in store for those who go. That said, here is what you can catch at the Mitsubishi 60th Anniversary Expo happening until tomorrow, August 13, 2023. All the latest models Mitsubishi Philippines h

The next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has been in the market for some time in other countries, packing some serious punch. We have reported extensively on the whopping twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter, twin-cam, 24-valve V6 gasoline engine that the new flagship Ranger pick-up uses. It produces a sensational 397 PS and 583 Nm of torque, some 177 PS and 83 Nm more than the old model. However, some markets wanted to have a diesel option, including Thailand. That’s why the Ranger Raptor unveiled at the

Lexus Manila, the official importer and distributor of Toyota's luxury brand in the Philippines, has introduced a new variant to its ES lineup. The company said in a press statement that it has brought in the ES 300h Luxury variant, which slots above the ES 300h Executive. The range-topper remains to be the ES 350 Premier. The ES 300h Luxury adds to the Executive model by offering: 18-inch alloy wheels Rain-sensing wipers A 10-way, power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function An 8-way, po

Although most of us won’t take our SUVs and pickups through waist-high floods, it’s always reassuring to know that they can. Ford Philippines is keen to prove this to potential buyers as it heads to SM City Pampanga on Sept. 23-25, 2022, for its third Ford Island Conquest, where it will showcase the 2023 Ford Ranger pick-up and its SUV cousin, the 2023 Ford Everest. The company said the event will feature a dynamic display, an on-road test drive (where most pick-ups and SUVs spend their lives),

Satisfactory opinions are near half and half for the Nissan Navara. According to a survey, 46% of its actual users are in favor of recommending this mid-size pickup truck in 2022. The Nissan Navara has been around for several years. It has also been a recipient of numerous international accolades from reputable award-giving bodies over its competitors in the same class, including the Car of the Year Award, Truck of the Year Award, and Pickup of the Year Award. So, if the Nissan Navara has been o