One look at the landscape changes that have happened to our roads makes it clear that Chinese cars are here to stay, regardless of how many Filipinos try to resist. They’re affordable, powerful, well-equipped, and in many cases, quite stylish. But have you ever noticed how many seem so similar under the skin? Eagle-eyed buyers will note that many cars sourced from China have engines that rarely exceed 1500cc, whether in turbocharged or naturally aspirated guise. That’s not for convenience’s sake

The latest generation of the Honda CR-V crossover will be unveiled in Thailand on March 2023. And it won't look exactly like the US market spec revealed last year. In fact, the exterior is more similar to the Dongfeng Honda-built CR-V which we previewed last year. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that the CR-V will make its ASEAN debut at the upcoming Bangkok International Motor Show, which will be held from March 22 to April 2, 2023. The sixth-generation CR-V was first

The Philippine government is receptive to extending a program that provides billions of pesos in incentives to carmakers that produce vehicles locally. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation president and CEO Takao Kato said he met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently and discussed extending the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. “I think that the President is very positive,” he told reporters at the sidelines of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation’s (MMPC) 60th-anniver

If you like the looks of the Honda HR-V crossover, but want a fully electric powertrain, this might be what you’re looking for. Our sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that a Honda e:NS1 prototype has been spotted at a charging station, based on spyshots from Thai publication Headlightmag.com. “Though it may just be there for initial tests, there are signs that point for this EV SUV to be launched in the ASEAN region in the near future,” said WapCar Senior Writer Sanjay. In addition, Hon

ICYMI, the Honda Cars dealership near Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina has been closed for a while. The facility has been taken over by Geely. That is why Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is set to inaugurate its 40th dealership in the country by January 2024 at a new location in Marikina City. The carmaker said in a press statement that it held the groundbreaking ceremony for Honda Cars Marikina City (HCMC) on Sept. 20, 2022. It is also the company's 12th Honda Cars dealer in the National Cap

Corresponding to the overall global success of the Subaru WRX in the past decades, the Japanese automobile manufacturer just popped up the curtain for its 2022 version. Not only that it has gotten prettier, but it has never been more exciting to drive as it promises a superior level of performance. It has received several awards in the past years in rally sports with a remarkable marking record, and to continue the legacy of the World Championship Rally (WRX), Subaru incorporated new features an