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

Disclaimer: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation lent us a 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 unit with a full gas tank and access to its Autosweep RFID. When car enthusiasts like us review new models, we look at the performance, handling, and features that these offer. But we sometimes forget that there are car buyers out there that aren’t as passionate about cars and are just looking for a decent point-A to point-B machine. In other words, there are people who simply want a value-packed yet afford

Disclaimer: Jetour Auto Philippines paid for my airfare, transportation and accommodation for a week-long trip with other media practitioners to China, including a visit to Auto Shanghai 2023. Everybody in the Philippines is familiar with the Chery QQ from the mid to late 2000s. The dinky urban hatchback became the symbol of everything that was wrong with China-made cars. With shabby workmanship, questionable aftersales (if there were any) and non-existent warranties, the QQ was China’s first ma

The BMW 3 Series has long been the benchmark for compact luxury sedans, combining superb driving dynamics with German refinement and quality. But in the Philippines, one rival beat out the 3 Series in the sales stakes. And it comes from Japan. Lexus Philippines said in a February 2023 press statement that the Lexus IS was the country’s best-selling model in its class in 2022, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI). “Since the debut of its f

For this comparison, we will look at the exteriors of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and the 2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport to see which one comes out as the tougher truck. We will look at their dimensions and much more to see which one, based on their exteriors, is the more capable off-road warrior. Also read: Which engine turbocharged it better? The next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor or the Toyota Hilux GR Sport? Wide, large, and in-charge As this is an exterior comparison between two large pickup trucks, h

Ford Motor Company’s mid-size truck - Ford Ranger, has once again slain the automotive world, as its 2022 version is out in the market. After selling 9,184 units in the Philippines in 2021, Ford Philippines is expecting a generous nod from enthusiasts this year. This muscular off-road-ready pickup truck has proven its power, not only in sales but in functionality. If you are considering buying a pickup truck, you might as well dig deeper, to assess what the Ranger has to offer. Upon choosing a p