Disclosure: GWM Philippines lent us the GWM Cannon SLux for a week with a full tank of diesel and access to its two RFID cards. Japanese and American offerings dominate the pick-up truck market in the Philippines. It is a challenging segment to crack, especially for budding Chinese carmakers who want a piece of that lucrative pie. Filipinos want a durable, reliable car that can handle harsh conditions, especially with our roads. Enter the GWM Cannon, a new pick-up truck that wants to stake its c

The current generation Mazda2 has been on sale globally for almost a decade, with a recent done to the model for the Philippine market. The new update gives the solitary hatchback variant a new bumper along with other features that keep it looking fresh and sporty. However, despite these updates, there is no denying that the current generation of the Mazda2 is getting old and is at the prime age for an all-new model to replace it. That said, Mazda Japan has already stated that it will no longer

Ford Philippines has the Ford Ranger and the Ford Everest as its popular pickup truck and 7-seater SUV. These vehicles have two diesel engine options: the 2.0-liter single turbo and the 2.0-liter bi-turbo motor. While the former is for entry-level to mid-grade models, the latter is reserved for the top-spec 4x4 variants. So, this raises the question, what exactly makes the bi-turbo engine a good fit for drivers plying on Philippine roads on a daily basis? Why the 2.0-liter bi-turbo? According to

Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p

South Korean multinational automaker Hyundai Motor Company or commonly known as Hyundai has revealed their 2022 version of the Hyundai Accent. And for this year, the Accent is available only in sedan, unlike the past years, this model was available in both sedan and hatchback. Hyundai has been making the Accent since 1994, and this year, the company promises a better driving experience. Clearly, Hyundai Accent has already marked its name on every road as this subcompact sedan model has gained po

When you hear someone say "Wigo", you know what it looks like, right? Especially in the Philippines, this Toyota microcar is a very popular model fit for small families and individuals. A Best Micro Car Award was given to the Toyota Wigo by the Car Awards Group in the Philippines for its remarkable features and performance in 2014-2015. Since then, the Japanese automaker Toyota has claimed its success in this project and continued to boost more marketing campaigns, including bringing actors John