Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) made waves when it launched the all-new CR-V on September 2023. Besides being the latest generation of an iconic model, the 2024 Honda CR-V is likewise the first hybrid in the HCPI lineup since the Honda Legend went off into the sunset some years ago. However, many were startled by the CR-V’s pricetag – the non-hybrid 2WD model starts out at ₱2,100,000, while the top-spec hybrid RS e:HEV costs ₱2,590,000 (just slightly undercutting the Toyota RAV4 HEV). This pr

Disclosure: Astara Philippines, the official importer and distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, took us on a two-day media drive with the all-new 2024 GAC GS8 4WD. The company paid for all our meals and accommodation. GAC Motor Philippines invited us to go on a media drive to test out the all-new 2024 GAC GS8 4WD in the mountains of Tanay. The new variant of the sport-utility vehicle (SUV), which was launched on August 2023, delivers the same luxury and comfort as its front-wheel-drive co

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

Although most of us won’t take our SUVs and pickups through waist-high floods, it’s always reassuring to know that they can. Ford Philippines is keen to prove this to potential buyers as it heads to SM City Pampanga on Sept. 23-25, 2022, for its third Ford Island Conquest, where it will showcase the 2023 Ford Ranger pick-up and its SUV cousin, the 2023 Ford Everest. The company said the event will feature a dynamic display, an on-road test drive (where most pick-ups and SUVs spend their lives),

Korean automaker Kia Corporation received numerous nods as their high-end mid-size crossover Kia Sorento came as a gorgeous-looking car model with remarkable performance. Some car enthusiasts say that it is one of the well-powered and well-groomed vehicles of our generation. Now that the Sorento is in its fourth generation, there are several advanced technology features in it. But Kia has plans on improving more in the coming years, which means that this well-performing and good-looking car stil

The Toyota Fortuner is essentially a 7-seater SUV version of the Toyota Hilux. It’s mechanically identical as the Hilux, sharing the same ladder frame chassis as well as the 2.4-litre intercooled VNT turbo diesel and 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the Fortuner also has a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol-powered variant, but it’s a rather weak engine and that’s not the one that you want. Like the Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner also comes with A-TRC. Short for Active Traction Control,