Nissan Philippines recently allowed us to test its newest pair of sports cars, the 2024 Nissan GTR and the recently launched Nissan Z, around the Clark International Speedway. This allowed us to see how the vehicles would handle around a track and to see how much they have progressed over the years as the Japanese automaker also provided older versions of these vehicles, such as the 2021 GTR and the Nissan 370Z, to see just how much they have improved. Aside from the track testing, Nissan also h

When we were kids, our parents would always tell us to finish our food, especially when we ordered a big meal at a restaurant. This is obviously because they don’t want to see their money wasted on unfinished food, especially if it cannot be brought home. But food wastage is actually a major global problem, with approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption being lost or wasted. Put another way, food wastage worldwide is equivalent to an estimated $2.6 trillion (around ₱146

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

Since its introduction in 2018, the Mitsubishi Xpander has been synonymous with entry-level utility vehicles. With the Xpander Cross providing an SUV-like version of the same platform, Mitsubishi hit two birds with one stone. Its sub-one million prices at initial launch, seven-seater configuration, Apple CarPlay-Android Auto-ready in-car infotainment, a slew of safety features typically found in higher priced four-wheelers, and a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter straight-four (with a manual transmi

For a good chunk of the late-2000s until the mid-2010s, the safety features of the Philippine market entry-level multipurpose vehicle (MPV) were pretty much spartan. There was little more beyond front windshield wipers, headlights, brake discs for the front wheels, brake drums for the rear wheels, a parking brake with a handle, an anti-lock braking system and a driver’s side airbag. Fancier variants got things like electronic brakeforce distribution, foglights, a front passenger airbag, and a re

As Kia pursues to give a twist to the 2022 Carnival, the automotive company names a vehicle class intended for it – Grand Utility Vehicle (GUV). It is a seven-seater premium vehicle that has the height of an SUV with a diverse look across different vehicle classes. It has impressed several countries across the world, including the Philippines because of its tremendous outcome. It primarily aims to provide the utmost comfort while showcasing the beauty of modern times. Prices and Colors The 2022