Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

The all-new BMW 5 Series executive sedan was unveiled on May 24, 2023, along with the model’s first-ever battery-electric version, the i5. Riding on a completely new platform, the i5 will take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQE, the Audi A6 e-tron and the Tesla Model S electric vehicles (EV). It slots under the i7 sedan, which is the EV version of the BMW 7 Series. All i5 variants get an 81.2-kWh battery pack with a claimed maximum range of 477 to 582 km. Its Combined Charging Unit enables AC

Isuzu’s dealership in the Davao Region celebrated a major milestone on March 2023. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) said in a press statement that Isuzu Tagum celebrated its second anniversary by holding a mini truck fest on March 17 to 19, 2023. The dealer is managed by Image Motors Davao del Norte Inc. and has a spacious showroom and an expansive service center that can simultaneously accommodate up to nine light-commercial vehicles and four trucks. The Isuzu Traviz and trucks, ranging from

The top-spec Toyota Hilux in the Philippines is the Hilux GR-S. With its body-colored fender flares and bumpers, it is a fetching-looking pick-up, especially in bright red. But an even more vicious Hilux has just been unveiled in Australia – and it has the Ford Ranger Raptor in its crosshairs. Toyota Australia unveiled the 2023 Hilux GR Sport on Jan. 6, 2023, and it is the new flagship of the Hilux range “Down Under.” Not just for show Compared to the GR-S, the Hilux GR Sport looks like it can d

With the unveiling of the 2023 Toyota Prius, interest in hybrids has once again been piqued. The Prius has been the Japanese brand's poster child for the last 25 years when it comes to fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the technology honed from four previous generations of the Prius has made it across the Toyota and Lexus lineups further enhancing both brands' green credentials over the years. Nowadays, hybrid cars are becoming more popular, and more affordable, each d

Just like how we have different perspectives in life and in certain circumstances, we also have different preferences when it comes to gauging the performance output of vehicles. A particular characteristic of a particular vehicle might be interesting for you, but not for me. You may find something special about a certain car model, but I do not, and vice versa. Certainly, we appreciate differences, and we value them differently. But despite that, we still seek others' advice most of the time, e