It's that time of the year again when you can actually test drive the cars you've been considering all in one location! The Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival is happening this weekend from November 16 to 19, 2023, at the SM MOA Concert Grounds. The four-day test drive extravaganza will feature the latest models from Changan, Ford, GAC, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota. There will be sedans, SUVs, sports cars, multi-purpose vehicles, vans, and

GWM Philippines recently invited us to an event where the brand previewed its future lineup of cars, which included the 2024 GWM Tank 300. It's one of the brand’s latest SUVs with rugged looks and excellent off-roading capabilities. The new model aims to capture the segment of the Philippine market that deals with off-road enthusiasts as the automaker wants to gain a bigger piece of the local market. While it already has the GWM Cannon which is a capable off-roader in its own right, the brand wa

Toyota has just unveiled the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser 250 Series, and it goes back to its off-roading roots with retro-inspired looks, a leaner, more durable, and tech-infused platform. With a more functional new design, improved off-road performance, and state-of-the-art safety features, the Land Cruiser 250 Series is sure to be a hit for off-roaders. It was built upon the premise of reliability, durability, simplicity, ease of repair, comfort, affordability, and customizability in mind. The e

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

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Stretched. This is basically what the new Land Rover Defender 130 is when compared to the highly popular Land Rover Defender 120 and the even shorter 3-door Defender 90. And seeing how popular the latter two variants have been since the new series' introduction in 2020, it shouldn't be a surprise if the 8-seater will likewise obtain a cult following. Seating for eight With its 2+3+3 seating configuration, the new Land Rover Defender 130 affords more interior space for a family of adventurers. Wi