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

The affordable 7-seater segment is filled with choices, with the likes of the Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, Hyundai Stargazer and Toyota Veloz all having a significant stake in the market. While they are all great choices to consider, the Honda BR-V remains at the top in terms of its features and the power it brings to the table. It may be a touch more expensive than its rivals at around ₱1,090,000 to ₱1,410,000, but you get what you pay for. Before we start, when we say affordable 7-seater

Hyundai Philippines has brought the Hyundai Mobility Adventure from the metaverse space of Roblox into the real world with its display at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City from February 24 to 26. The Hyundai Mobility Adventure virtual experience gives you three dedicated virtual zones, namely the Global Driving Center, Philippine Driving Studio, and Philippine Local Culture Zone, to experience the brand’s lineup of vehicles. The unique experience can only be accessed via the Roblox ga

Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation For a time in the early 2000s up until the mid-2010s, the Mitsubishi Strada was considered a pure urbanite pickup. A seemingly short bed aft of the cabin, a torquey engine, and a sturdy build made the beast of burden more fit as an urban hauler or occasional minimal cargo out-of-town traveler. The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada has now gone back to its carry-all origins. The unit currently has a bed that can handle a bevy of agriculture, a mai

Congratulations! You just bought your new Toyota Fortuner. Now you are looking for a guide on how much it will cost to maintain your brand-new car. As you know, Preventive Maintenance Service or PMS ensures your car is in tip top shape and ready to drive anywhere, anytime. Logic dictates that with constant use, the performance of your car will degrade over time. Components wear down and will eventually fail if not taken care of. To keep our cars running smoothly, having them undergo PMS is the w

Most of the time, people want to stand out, be it the latest phone or new clothing. But there are instances when going where the crowd is, is the best option. Not because you wanted to blend in, but because they've made decision-making easy for you. When it comes to vehicles, there's always the luxurious Rolls Royce for the elite. However, if you wanted a better value for your money, it's best to follow where the crowd is to have an idea of their perspective. Why do you think the majority of Fil