“In this business, you gotta have a tough skin.” This is what Visor.Ph Editor-in-Chief Vernon Sarne told me at last week's BMW M2 launch event. Chief, as I fondly call him to this day (he got me to join Top Gear Philippines magazine as a cover photographer and writer back in 2010), has seen it all and has been through wars ordinary people would have waived the white flag early on. The mental and physical stress this job entails can be too much for someone who cares about his craft. So when we he

It’s the second Sunday of May, and we finally have rain showers to balance out the searing heat. This usually results in flooding and bad roads, which are things that the star of this week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup can easily handle. Also, it's Mother's Day, so all the more reason to go out and celebrate. From May 8 to 14, 2023, everyone went crazy for the upcoming 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor. We take a look at what aspects of this wild pick-up truck tickled you all the most. Diesel onl

As reported earlier, Nissan officially debuted the real-world version of its Max-Out electric roadster concept on Feb. 2, 2023. The drop-top two-seater combines the classic sports car silhouette with design cues from the 1980s and the 24th century. The wedge-like profile starts with a blunt nose up front, leading up to an enormous windshield that cuts in the hood. The funky wheels, which have a nice fender gap, appear to be screens. Out back, you get a relatively short rear end combined with a s

The Toyota Innova is a popular multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the Philippines. Buyers and owners love it for its versatility and for its diesel powerplant. Now that a new version is available, many Filipinos are excited for its local arrival. It's also a popular vehicle in Indonesia, where the all-new Innova made its global debut on November 2022, with the Toyota multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) now having a six-month waiting period there. With the Innova reservations flying off the shelves and limit

You may have noticed that a certain MG ZS has been selling since 2018. And if you're into automotive history, MG is a well-loved British brand. But since the late-2000s it has been British only in name. Now owned by SAIC, MG’s Asian operations primarily make their cars in China. So it’s a Chinese car in a British tux. Does that make it any less of a great deal? Would it surprise you that MG isn’t the only manufacturer that makes its cars in China now? Well, let us share some information, shall w

(Images from Honda PH) The Honda BR-V is easily one of the best 7-seater crossover in its segment. Hands down, it looks good, it drives well, it's spacious, and it can bring seven people from place to place. It's the ideal Pinoy family car, as we always like to have that extra space in case some members of the extended family visits. Or perhaps, just because. We just like the extra space, for groceries, some errands, the weekend trip, the family outing. Wherever it is, the BR-V commits. It has a