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

One of the highly touted selling points of the Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose (MPV) and its tougher Xpander Cross sibling is its ride height. With 225 mm of ground clearance, the Xpander duo rivals many sport-utility vehicles (SUV). For comparison, the Toyota Avanza only has up to 190 mm. Given the abovementioned stats, it is obvious that the Xpander and Xpander Cross top the entry-level MPV (or even SUV) segment when it comes to ground clearance. This means that the Mitsubishi utility runner

Fresh from signing a distributorship deal with Astara Philippines, GAC Motor announced that it would launch two new models next year. The company said on December 2022 that it will launch the Empow compact sedan and an all-new version of its GS8 midsize sport-utility vehicle (SUV) on January 2023. GAC Motor also said it would open new showrooms and service facilities to add to the brand’s seven dealers nationwide. “Soon, we will announce six new dealer locations opening in key cities as part of

The all-new Toyota Vios has finally been introduced in the Indonesian market. Aside from the new platform and its more elegant and classy fastback silhouette, the 4th generation Vios is packed with an extensive array of styling, comfort, and driving safety features that will surely disrupt the Philippine market once it launches here. We listed some Indonesian domestic market specs and features in the Toyota Vios, which we hope Toyota Motor Philippines will equip the local units once it goes on s

In this Nitpicker’s Guide, the Ford Mustang is not going to be nitpicked but the pros and cons of owning one here in the Philippines. The Ford Mustang never fails to turn heads in the Philippines, or perhaps anywhere in the world. The loud rumble, the sheer power and its head turning looks will always be the best features of the Mustang. In the Philippines, the Mustang is still a rare species, only to be seen on weekends at the expressways or on TV and movies, and nowadays, vloggers at YouTube.

2022 has gotten more exciting as Honda Motor Company unveiled the new Honda Civic Type R. This is the Japanese automaker’s subcompact sedan entry variant of the Honda Civic 10th Generation. Priced at Php3,210,000, this Honda model offers a stunning body design fit for sports and everyday drive. This is Honda’s high-performance version of the Honda Civic, with the following dimensions and weight. Length x Width x Height 4,577 MM x 1,877 MM x 1,434 MM Wheel 2,700 MM Tread (Front/Rear) 1,599 / 1,59