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

Whatever the reason, there are now more women who are spending a lot of time behind the wheel. In fact, women car buyers now account for nearly half of total car sales, according to industry estimates. This can be attributed to more women joining the workforce, starting their own businesses, increased purchasing power and other factors. As such, car manufacturers have even started to take into account what women drivers want. These include convenience features that drivers of all sexes will appr

The subcompact Mitsubishi Mirage may be a strong seller in the Philippines, but it’s saying “Sayonara” in its home country. Mitsubishi Motors announced on its Japanese website that it would no longer be producing the Mirage for the Japanese market. “Due to the end of production of the Mirage, we may not be able to meet the customer’s request for body color, options, etc.,” the Japanese carmaker said in a translated message. It remains unclear what would replace the Mirage in the Japanese market.

We are all aware that vehicles could cost a fortune, especially those that are beyond what we consider 'need'. Some people call it their dream car while others are already on their way to making their dream come true. That is why it is a big deal if you're making a vehicle purchase because it costs a lot. But for others, dream car models don't exist as their only dream was to have any kind of vehicle that could take them places. Thanks to those automakers who make it possible for some people to

(Images from Honda PH) The Honda City is a well-known car of choice when it comes to fuel efficiency. As the car’s namesake, it probably made to be one of Honda’s daily drivers. Combining the looks with engine efficiency and reliability, the Honda City is a great car for new car owners and for those looking for a car with a low maintenance schedule but has the reliability for racking up the kilometers while keeping the cost of fuel manageable as it skyrockets every week in the Philippines. The I

Japan reports that Honda is carrying out the development of new Toyota Corolla Cross's rival, and suggests that it is probably launched later this year, around June to September 2022. Size-wise, the as-yet-unnamed SUV will slot between the all-new Honda HR-V and Honda CR-V. It will be platform mates with the Honda Civic, and is likely to be offered with a regular 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the e:HEV hybrid. Interestingly, the same media outlet reports ‘eyewitness accounts’ th