Can you imagine a day without using your smartphone? I find the mere prospect absolutely tantalizing – no social media, no emails, no instant messaging. It will feel like 1998 all over again! But the stress that we get from our smartphones is actually a consequence of how immensely capable mobile technology has become. Instead of having to carry a cellphone, a camera and a laptop for work (as we did in the olden days), the smartphone has integrated all essential functions into one handy unit. An

Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

Pickup trucks were designed to haul and go through rough terrain, often with minimal creature comforts. But many buyers want the toughness of a pick-up with the panache and toys of an executive sedan. Hence, the top-of-the-line Ford Ranger Raptor and the Toyota Hilux GR-S were born. The Hilux used to battle with the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, which trounced the Toyota as the baddest pickup on the block. But there’s a new Ranger Raptor, packing even more goodies than before. Assuming for

Rare and riveting is the roadster constructed for those that revere Mazda's two-seater performance runner. This is what transpired at Mazda's presentation during the opening day of the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Mazda released a limited edition variant of the MX-5 sports car, to commemorate the 25th year of the Miata/MX-5 worshippers known as Miata Club Philippines (MCP). Priced at Php 2.3 million (six-speed automatic transmission) and Php 2.25 million (six-speed manual tra

Smart and practical shoppers usually know where to buy cheaper options. They usually know what brands or what products give more value for the money. They know how much a potato at the grocery store should cost. Because aside from the fact that they keep themselves updated, they canvass. Canvassing allows shoppers to gauge which store sells the cheapest or which store has the best quality. The same principle applies to vehicles. Smart and practical buyers know where to put their hard-earned mone

Instead of making a Nitpicker’s Guide, I’ll just tell you about the three things I like, and probably don’t, about the Corolla Altis. (Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the iconic cars from Toyota that has made a huge impact in the Philippines as Corolla and as Altis. As the middle child of the Vios and the Camry, the Altis offers both the versatility and class of the two siblings. The Corolla Altis offers more than a mid-range option in the sedan market, and even if peop