Disclosure: Hyundai Philippines lent us the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 test unit for seven days with a full gas tank and access to its RFID cards. If you have watched F1 recently and are a fan of Ferrari, then you will have probably encountered Carlos Sainz, Jr. singing Smooth Operator. While the song itself is self-explanatory in what it's about, it also applies to a recent test unit that we got in the form of the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS. It may not be the fastest version of the vehicle available, like

To say that the Toyota Fortuner (Specs | News) has been a runaway hit for the brand in the Philippines is an understatement. But after 18 years, two generations, and many enhancements, Toyota is still not yet done with its venerable three-row SUV. The 2023 (yes, our friends from Autofun Thailand continue to call it a 2023 model) Toyota Fortuner with 224 PS and 550 Nm of torque has been unleashed in The Land of Smiles. The same engine that currently powers our Fortuner GR-S, LTD, and Q variants l

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has officially made its global debut as the sixth-generation executive saloon with new styling, rear steer, and even a selfie camera. The new sedan also carries a futuristic cabin and a hybrid drivetrain lineup. The new E-Class has also increased in size as it is longer than its predecessor. For its wheelbase, the sedan is 22 mm longer. While it may not seem different, it translates to a knee and legroom increase of about 10 mm and an extra 25 mm of elbow room insi

There's a cause for celebration for the Kia brand in the Philippines as the Kia Stonic turned out as a runaway hit in the country, leading the local lineup in sales for 2022. During its recent 4th anniversary celebration, Kia Philippines also celebrated its record-breaking 34% sales increase compared to 2021. The new sales record exceeded the auto industry’s 26% pace. Kia Philippines also announced that it received Kia Asia Pacific (K-APAC) recognition for achieving the highest growth rate in th

Toyota Motor Philippines has increased the price of the Toyota Corolla Cross, and Toyota Hilux for 2023. This marks the second time Toyota has increased the pricing of the Hilux since their recent spec upgrade in August 2022. Why the price increase? The Toyota Hilux now gets local data communication modules (LDCM) connected to the car’s electronic control unit that lets the vehicle send data like fuel level, warnings, and kilometer readings to the brand’s local and regional servers. All variants

The French-manufactured Peugeot 3008 is a massive resemblance to its sibling Peugeot 5008 as both of them have been developed at the same time. That is why their looks, functionalities, and components are almost completely the same. However, they differ in particular terms like their body build classification. The 5008 is categorized as a sport utility vehicle while the 3008 is a compact crossover SUV. Price and Colors Like its sibling Peugeot 5008, the 3008 is available in one variant in the Ph