“In this business, you gotta have a tough skin.” This is what Visor.Ph Editor-in-Chief Vernon Sarne told me at last week's BMW M2 launch event. Chief, as I fondly call him to this day (he got me to join Top Gear Philippines magazine as a cover photographer and writer back in 2010), has seen it all and has been through wars ordinary people would have waived the white flag early on. The mental and physical stress this job entails can be too much for someone who cares about his craft. So when we he

Rival 4x4 Philippines has officially launched in the country, bringing you more options to kit out your off-road vehicles. It is under the local distributorship of Premium Overland Outfitters, which also deals in high-quality accessories for 4x4 vehicles. Founded in 2014, Premium Overland Outfitters has established itself as a leading provider of premium accessories for 4x4 vehicles. It offers a wide range of products designed to enhance off-road vehicles' performance, functionality, and aesthet

The All-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has been unveiled in Thailand, revealing a complete pickup truck inside and out with new features and more power under the hood. Something interesting to note is that Thailand is the first country to sell the new pickup truck, with other markets to follow soon. The reveal of the new Triton comes after months of speculation and teasers, especially with the Mitsubishi XRT Concept car, which was the basis for the styling of the all-new pickup. The new pickup truck

The 2023 Toyota Wigo is a reasonably new hatchback to the segment; its seen launches across the ASEAN region, with each new version bringing something new. We have the likes of the Toyota Agya, a more basic version of the hatchback with more power, and the Perodua Axia, which retains its old 1.0-liter gasoline engine but is upgraded with better safety and more technology. While the new Toyota hatchback is a compelling vehicle, it is still unavailable in the Philippines. However, based on its spe

Automotive gadgets like remote start, remote locking, and vehicle tracking have been around for ages. But Ford Philippines has taken it one step further by putting all these convenience and security functions into one smartphone app. The carmaker announced during its 25th-anniversary celebration on November 17, 2022, that it would initially roll out FordPass for the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest. “FordPass will drive the future of the Ford ownership experience and we’re very excit

When we talk about pickup trucks, it is very unlikely for us not to have a picture of Ford pickup trucks in mind as the company is known for its off-road monster pickups. The Ford Raptor is one of the most popular in the class for the past few years because of its muscular build and beasty performance. In the Philippines, the Raptor is commonly seen as a customized pickup truck and brought as a part of the fashion statement of celebrities and car enthusiasts. Powertrain The 2022 Ford Raptor is a