I had to check my calendar while writing this Spec Showdown. That’s because it’s a battle between the all-new Nissan Z and the Toyota GR Supra. I just had to make sure that it wasn’t the 1990s all over again (or else, my laptop should be running on Windows 98)! Indeed, the Z and the Supra have been at it for decades. And with rear-wheel-drive Japanese sports coupes becoming in vogue again, it’s no surprise that the latest iterations of these iconic nameplates get stout powertrains and eye-catchi

For quite a lot of us, Initial D was our first taste not only of Japanese automotive culture, but also of cars in general. The highly popular manga (Japanese comic) and anime spanned the 1990s and 2000s, following the life of tofu delivery driver turned street-racing sensation Takumi Fujiwara. Initial D is based loosely on the life of legendary racing driver and “Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya, who served as editorial supervisor. And now, the “GenZ” is about to get a taste of Initial D’s magic on

If you’ve ever been a motor racing fan, especially of the circuit variety, then spending two hours and fifteen minutes watching the Gran Turismo movie would be a no-brainer. It is the story of Jann Mardenborough, a former Nissan factory driver who started his racing career not from go-karts, as most professional drivers have until the late ‘90s, but from playing the Gran Turismo video game. Oh, sorry, driving simulator. I met the guy at the Nissan 360 event at Fuji Speedway back in 2015. He was

Ford Philippines saved the best for last, just in time for its silver anniversary celebration on November 2022. The company said in a press statement that it is holding the final leg of its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test drive on Nov. 18-20, 2022. It will be conducted at Bonifacio High Street, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. As with previous legs, the FIC will feature a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the next-ge

Different car buyers have different preferences and criteria for the car they want or need. Some people prefer good looks over functionality while others consider performance over aesthetics. Tech features are also a deal-breaker nowadays, as well as advanced safety features. Families prefer big SUVs over sedans to have more cabin space that can accommodate several occupants. Businesses often prefer cargo movers like vans and trucks. Some individuals go for standard sedans and subcompact crossov

(Image from Toyota PH) Toyota has won in Le Mans for the fifth time the other weekend, and they absolutely dominate the endurance racing scene. In the Philippines, typical Toyota lovers might be wanting to emulate their race idols by driving their favorite Toyota car. Now honestly, you can't do this in a Wigo, but you can probably feel closer if you drive a Toyota 86. Now a Toyota 86 is not a very common road car like the Vios which is seen everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE. This is not particularly