Nissan Philippines recently invited us to test the 2024 Nissan GT-R and the all-new 2024 Nissan Z at the Clark International Speedway (CIS). It's their two newest sports cars to enter the Philippine market. But aside from the usual rack test, the Japanese automaker also had a racing simulator available for us to get familiar with virtual versions of their vehicles before we took them out on the track. Think of it like the Gran Turismo movie, where Jann Mardenborough became a pro racing driver be

Kia Philippines recently held a round table discussion with members of the media. The South Korean automaker outlined its plans and strategies for the coming months. We were also introduced to the new Chief Operating Officer, Brian Buendia, who is set to lead the brand starting this July. At the discussion, the key members of the brand talked about its plans to better its after-sales service, expand its dealership network to 50 nationwide, and improve its service advisor and service technician s

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming popular in the Philippines, with more and more automakers entering the local market, such as the Jetour Ice Cream, Wuling Macaron, and Gameboy, and older entrants, such as the Nissan LEAF. With the arrival of EVs comes new challenges for owners, such as understanding new terms and technologies that aren’t typically available in regular gasoline or diesel power cars. That said, we have created a quick guide on what you shouldn’t do when you go out to ch

Lexus is on a roll this first half of 2023. First, the Lexus LM luxury MPV debuted in Shanghai, then the TX-midsize crossover was revealed, and then there was the all-new GX SUV. And now, Toyota's luxury marque is planning to launch another vehicle to be called the Lexus LBX. The Lexus LBX is yet another crossover that could have some electric vehicle (EV) potential. The new car will likely be a crossover and may slot under the RZ as a more affordable albeit smaller option, but keep in mind that

Remember the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS we featured recently? Well, as it turns out, it just completed the 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife in 6:49.328 minutes. This lap time happens to be 10.6 seconds faster than the current 911 GT3. This is the 5th fastest lap time for a production car in the course. The Lamborghini Aventador SV's fastest lap around the Nordschleife was 6:59.73 minutes. A Toyota GR Yaris did it in 8:14.93 minutes. Porsche brand ambassador, Porsche Supercup champion, and 24 Hours of Spa

The Chinese carmaker again piqued the interest of local motorists at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, with the debut of a turbocharged, 2.0-liter straight four, all-wheel-drive (AWD) model for its top-end Tiggo 8 Pro nameplate. The variant sits right between the turbocharged 1.6-liter straight-four Tiggo 8 Pro and the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T AWD has 254 ps and 390 Nm under the rightmost pedal, linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch automa