Can you imagine a day without using your smartphone? I find the mere prospect absolutely tantalizing – no social media, no emails, no instant messaging. It will feel like 1998 all over again! But the stress that we get from our smartphones is actually a consequence of how immensely capable mobile technology has become. Instead of having to carry a cellphone, a camera and a laptop for work (as we did in the olden days), the smartphone has integrated all essential functions into one handy unit. An

Unless you’ve recently come back from a tech detox, you’ve no doubt heard of a little snafu happening with Daihatsu and Toyota, where they committed a bit of an alleged cheat in crash safety tests. While full details are still making their way down the pipeline, the general story is that Toyota’s small-car division Daihatsu, which makes the Raize, Vios, Wigo and the Avanza/Veloz twins, had allegations of fraud lobbed against it because of a modification on the Vios and Wigo units that it produce

The facelifted 2023 Nissan Almera is expected to launch in the Philippines sometime in June 2023. This is according to a source with intimate knowledge of the upcoming model but requested anonymity because of a lack of authority to speak on the matter. The updated Almera is also expected to launch in ASEAN on May 11, 2023, following the debut of the facelifted Nissan Versa, the Almera’s American sibling, last October 2022. Bigger grill, special paint The facelifted Almera is expected to carry ov

Toyota Philippines is bringing the heat this April with its stellar deals and promos for its local lineup vehicles. From April 7 to 30, 2023, customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates and more when they purchase a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide. Free periodic maintenance All brand-new Corolla Altis, Raize, Veloz, Rush, Fortuner and selected variants of the Vios, Avanza, Innova and Hilux purchased during the promo period are entitled to a free periodic mainte

When people ask me why I don't splurge on material things, I tell them that I only spend on things that make me content. Because if I am contented, I am already happy. I don't live beyond my means and I don't live to please other people. If I can buy the things that I and my family need, then I am satisfied. I won't go for Chanel if Adidas works. I will settle for an entry-level car rather than an unnecessary luxury car, that's for sure. However, it doesn't mean that I haven't experienced being

Would you go for a radically new car or stick with a tried and tested one? The Philippine market has been enamored with the proven Toyota Vios, and we have seen that for the last two decades. And it is not just because of its affordability, but also because of the brand's solid reputation. But how about you? What's your take? Would you go for the tried and tested like the Toyota Vios? Or would you venture with the radically new Honda City? Which is more promising on the road, and which will stan