Isuzu is renowned for manufacturing among the finest diesel engines in the world. But the Japanese carmaker is not just busy making diesels. It is also helping learning institutions teach their students about repairing and maintaining diesels. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has renewed its partnership with the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) in Binan, Laguna. This is a technical-vocational school managed by the

Sunday morning – chill out at home, do some errands and prepare for our Monday shoot. Well, that was supposed to be the plan. Instead, I’m facing a red velvet cupcake, feeling the fresh daytime breeze brush against my face. The petite pastry is one of the best-sellers at Naro, which is located on the Binmaley Baywalk in Pangasinan. Its rich buttercream complements the crumbly, auburn dough. “In Pangasinense, naro ta ka means ‘I love you,’” said my dear friend and Pangasinan native Zeb Jimenez. T

Ford Philippines has the Ford Ranger and the Ford Everest as its popular pickup truck and 7-seater SUV. These vehicles have two diesel engine options: the 2.0-liter single turbo and the 2.0-liter bi-turbo motor. While the former is for entry-level to mid-grade models, the latter is reserved for the top-spec 4x4 variants. So, this raises the question, what exactly makes the bi-turbo engine a good fit for drivers plying on Philippine roads on a daily basis? Why the 2.0-liter bi-turbo? According to

Geely Philippines looks keen on launching the 2024 Geely GX3 Pro soon, as crossover units have already been spotted in a warehouse in Laguna and undergoing testing around Luzon. The Geely GX3 Pro initially debuted at the 2023 Manila International Motor Show but only as a preview as the automaker was still finalizing the specifications and pricing for the crossover. However, Geely wants to launch it soon to compete against the likes of the Toyota Raize and the Kia Stonic. While launch dates have

The latest generation of the Honda CR-V crossover will be unveiled in Thailand on March 2023. And it won't look exactly like the US market spec revealed last year. In fact, the exterior is more similar to the Dongfeng Honda-built CR-V which we previewed last year. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that the CR-V will make its ASEAN debut at the upcoming Bangkok International Motor Show, which will be held from March 22 to April 2, 2023. The sixth-generation CR-V was first

2022 saw the largest jump in gas prices that we’ve seen this century. Almost overnight, what was once a weekly expense of ₱500 to commute to and from work became ₱1,000 or worse. And for a time, ₱100 per liter of diesel was a real possibility. While prices came down at the start of 2023, they’re steadily going back up, so new car buyers need to take into account the permanence of the fuel prices when buying their next vehicle. To help those still wondering what to buy, here are five of the most