Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) made waves when it launched the all-new CR-V on September 2023. Besides being the latest generation of an iconic model, the 2024 Honda CR-V is likewise the first hybrid in the HCPI lineup since the Honda Legend went off into the sunset some years ago. However, many were startled by the CR-V’s pricetag – the non-hybrid 2WD model starts out at ₱2,100,000, while the top-spec hybrid RS e:HEV costs ₱2,590,000 (just slightly undercutting the Toyota RAV4 HEV). This pr

Peugeot Philippines has something special from September 15 to 17, 2023, as the French automaker is having a test drive event where customers can try out their favorite Peugeot vehicles. Three dealer locations participate in the brand’s first wave of customer test drive events: PEUGEOT Alabang (Ayala Town Center), Peugeot Quezon Avenue, and Peugeot Pasig. All three dealer locations will feature a variety of Peugeot vehicles at the test drive weekend event and offer enticing deals to customers lo

The cat's out of the bag! Honda Cars Philippines Inc. will launch the all-new Honda CR-V on September 13, 2023, with the following prices: 1.5 V Turbo CVT ₱ 2,150,000 1.5 VX Turbo CVT AWD ₱ 2,300,000 2.0 RS e:HEV E-CVT ₱ 2,600,000 The highly anticipated sixth-generation flagship crossover of Honda is billed as a significant step forward in Honda’s global thrust on electrification with the introduction of its e:HEV full-hybrid system in the all-new CR-V. This is the first time the system will be

Sunday morning – chill out at home, do some errands and prepare for our Monday shoot. Well, that was supposed to be the plan. Instead, I’m facing a red velvet cupcake, feeling the fresh daytime breeze brush against my face. The petite pastry is one of the best-sellers at Naro, which is located on the Binmaley Baywalk in Pangasinan. Its rich buttercream complements the crumbly, auburn dough. “In Pangasinense, naro ta ka means ‘I love you,’” said my dear friend and Pangasinan native Zeb Jimenez. T

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. very kindly lent me a 2023 Honda CR-V 2.0 S CVT for 12 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll and a carwash. When I was a teenager, I used to have lots of shoes. Back then, outfits with strong colors were in. That’s why aside from having a wide variety of shirts, pants and blazers, I had an assortment of shoes to complement whatever I had on. I remember having these gorgeous leath

Never have I encountered someone who hasn't wished even once in his life to ride inside one of the latest and most sought-after SUVs of our time with his family, as SUV models nowadays are becoming a lot competitive and impressive. Several highly competitive contenders are in the segment already, but some of them look up to Nissan's Terra. What's so special about the Terra? Can it top the performance of one of its closest rivals in the category, Isuzu mu-X? Engine and Transmission Based on the e