Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippines because of the fuel savings and the technology they offer. It also helps that these vehicles are coding exempt, which is excellent for the average car buyer. Toyota Philippines was one of the early adopters of this technology as it brought in the Toyota Prius in 2009. While expensive then, it was priced at ₱2.25 million, the Japanese brand brought in more affordable options only in the past few years, such as the Camry Hybrid, the RAV4 Hybr

The Perodua Axia has already been launched in Malaysia, featuring more technology than ever, raising the bar for entry-level hatchbacks. This was followed by the Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya launches in Indonesia. For the uninitiated, all three are related and form the basis of what we know as the Toyota Wigo. The model rollouts in Malaysia and Indonesia give us a good idea of what we can expect the next-gen small Toyota hatchback will carry with it once it launches locally. Here are the top fi

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

A seasoned motorist would probably have a slight reservation or two in driving a somewhat minuscule car much like the Hyundai Eon along twisting and dangerously steep mountain passes much in the likes of the Kennon Road, AKA Rosario–Baguio Road which is a two-lane 33.53-kilometer (20.83 mi) stretch of grueling roadway leading to the top of the world, er, to the mountain city of Baguio in Benguet province, whose range is at 5,000 feet above sea level. (much too close for comfort we guess?) But do

The Toyota 86 sports car is a developed model by two Japanese automakers – Toyota Motor Company and Subaru Corporation. This coupe model has gained a huge popularity in the Philippine automotive market since its launch in 2012 because of its stunning style and nimble engine. It is available in two transmission choices in the Philippines. The 2.0 manual transmission variant is priced at Php2.086 million, and Php2.186 million for its CVT variant. These prices are inexpensive as compared to some se

Now locally assembled (CKD), the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 has renewed its fight against CKD rivals like the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40. If you’re in the market for a subcompact luxury SUV, we’ve gathered the pros and cons to help with your buying decision. The variant we’re focusing on here is the GLA 200, and here a quick overview of its pros and cons. Pros Well-designed interior and packaging Ease of ingress and egress Balanced ride and handling Cons Some aspects look basic Engine feels asthmatic at h