Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

Catch the 2023 Ford Territory at a major mall near you as Ford Philippines brings its newest crossover on a nationwide tour. The all-new Territory was officially launched at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), with reservations now being accepted online. The American automaker said in an April 2023 press statement that the tour lets customers and on-lookers see the vehicle in the metal, along with enabling buyers to inquire about product details and available financing schemes. “We a

Have you ever wanted to have your brand-new Toyota Wigo, but you can’t handle heavy monthly payments? Toyota Motor Philippines said in a January 2023 press statement that you can bring home the Wigo 1.0 E M/T at just ₱6,256 a month through its Pay Light option, which requires a 50-percent downpayment and 60 months amortization. The same financing plan means you can also have a Toyota Veloz 1.5 G CVT at ₱13,210 a month or a Toyota Rush E 1.5 M/T at ₱10,724 a month. The Pay Light option is availab

If you're raring to test drive the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, you'd better head to the Activity Park of Ayala Malls Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna this weekend, August 26 to 28, 2022. The second leg of the Ford Island Conquest test drive will feature the two latest models in Ford's pickup and SUV lineup. The 3-day test drive event will not only have a dynamic display of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest but will also let you have a go at them with on-road test

(Images from Honda PH) The Honda BR-V is easily one of the best 7-seater crossover in its segment. Hands down, it looks good, it drives well, it's spacious, and it can bring seven people from place to place. It's the ideal Pinoy family car, as we always like to have that extra space in case some members of the extended family visits. Or perhaps, just because. We just like the extra space, for groceries, some errands, the weekend trip, the family outing. Wherever it is, the BR-V commits. It has a

Instead of making a Nitpicker’s Guide, I’ll just tell you about the three things I like, and probably don’t, about the Corolla Altis. (Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the iconic cars from Toyota that has made a huge impact in the Philippines as Corolla and as Altis. As the middle child of the Vios and the Camry, the Altis offers both the versatility and class of the two siblings. The Corolla Altis offers more than a mid-range option in the sedan market, and even if peop