Disclosure: Astara Philippines, the official importer and distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, took us on a two-day media drive with the all-new GAC GS8 4WD. The company paid for all our meals and accommodation. GAC Philippines recently invited us to test the all-new GAC GS8 4WD on a media drive. However, as a point of comparison, they also brought two units of the sport-utility vehicle's (SUV) two-wheel drive (2WD) version to showcase the differences between it and the new variant. Our

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. very kindly lent me a 2023 Honda CR-V 2.0 S CVT for 12 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll and a carwash. When I was a teenager, I used to have lots of shoes. Back then, outfits with strong colors were in. That’s why aside from having a wide variety of shirts, pants and blazers, I had an assortment of shoes to complement whatever I had on. I remember having these gorgeous leath

Whether Feb. 14, 2023 is Valentine’s Day or “just Tuesday” for you, a brand-new Toyota might brighten your spirits during this season of love. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a February 2023 press statement that it is offering various promos from Feb. 4 to 28, 2023. As before, these include: Pay Low – 15-percent all-in downpayment, 60 months amortization, includes free one-year insurance, three-year LTO registration and no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent all-in downpayment, 6

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda

As diesel prices rise higher and are now at par with that of gasoline, some diesel-run vehicle owners have been rethinking their stance on what was then the more economical alternative to gasoline-engined cars. Some have even been reeling from the price hikes and are ultimately considering selling their vehicles. Regardless of whether or not your vehicle is fuel efficient, the price of fuel has increased immensely over the past months. If you're one of those on the cusp of making a decision abou

When Ford Philippines announced that it would unveil the next-generation Ford Everest last July 28th, Filipinos were so thrilled with the exciting news that they searched the internet about it. They wanted to know what the new 7-seater SUV had to offer and, more importantly, how much it would cost. Now that we know the next-generation Ford Everest's price starts from Php1,799,000 up to Php2,495,000, let's see if it was worth the wait. That price range is slightly pricier compared to its competit