When you see a typical passenger van, you will probably think of the Toyota Hiace and the Nissan NV350 Urvan, but not necessarily the Hyundai Staria. The South Korean van doesn’t fit our perceived notions of what a passenger van is, a boxy rectangularly shaped vehicle with a rounded nose and sliding doors. The Hyundai Staria gives off something more futuristic with its softer curves and cleaner look. That being said, here is how the Hyundai Staria breaks passenger van stereotypes and norms and e

The Geely Coolray has cemented its place in the Philippine car industry by transforming how Filipinos perceive Chinese cars. When it was launched locally in 2019, it proved that a Chinese car brand could produce an exciting model that offered good value compared to traditional Japanese marques. The Coolray also made the subcompact crossover a hot segment, following years of competent but boring models like the old Honda HR-V. But what is shaping up to be the little Geely’s strongest-ever rival w

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing back the racing hype through its flagship TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) programs for local racing talents, fans, and enthusiasts. The Japanese automaker is officially opening its 2023 racing season for its premier one-make-race series, the TGR Vios Cup, and its biggest national e-motorsports championship, the TGR Gran Turismo (GT) Cup Philippines. These are events that motorsports fans can look forward to catching both on-track and online with the brand’s v

The Mirage is one of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines' best-selling vehicles in the highly competitive subcompact segment. Its popularity can be attributed mainly to its budget-friendly price range and low maintenance cost. But with different variants to choose from, most Filipino car buyers are undecided between getting the entry-level Mirage G4 GLX CVT or the limited series Mirage G4 GLS Black Series. Is it worth the extra cash to splurge on a limited edition Mirage or save some money with the en

Determining the vehicle class of the 2022 Kia Carnival is still a talk-about for some people, especially in the automotive industry, as its features and build are diverse and cross the line between classifications. But when it comes to determining its pros and cons, there are already insights from the people who have already tried them. To list a few: Pros Its front fascia is very premium-looking. One of the factors people are considering nowadays in choosing their next car is the aesthetic appe

Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer Nissan Motor Corporation has brought out their 2022 version of the Nissan Navara, called the Nissan Frontier and Nissan NP300, in Central, North, and South America. Navara is a mid-size pickup truck that has been around since 1985. It has been one of the most well-performing pickup trucks that are affordable in the automotive market in the Philippines. For the past years, Nissan Navara has received numerous accolades for its overall build and powert