Hyundai Philippines recently launched the all-new Hyundai Custin alongside the Hyundai Stargazer X and a new variant of the Staria. At the launch event, the South Korean automaker allowed us to test out all these vehicles on a short test drive course where we could see how the new Custin would handle. The united we tested was the top-spec model with a white interior. However, we must disclose that the MPV was in shipping mode when we tested it. Its performance may differ once it has been unlocke

Kia is on fire when it comes to its collecting accolades as the brand’s American division has set a record for the highest number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. The South Korean automaker had seven models ranked number one in their segments - the most awarded to a single manufacturer in the APEAL study’s 28-year history. The accolades don’t stop there, as these awards come on the heels of Kia t

The all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo made a huge splash when it was launched in the Philippines on July 14, 2023. Aside from the new chassis, transmission, and styling, the pricing really grabbed people’s attention. Starting at ₱609,000, the all-new Toyota Wigo undercuts its major rivals, such as the recently refreshed Honda Brio and the rather dated Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. But the base-model 2024 Toyota Wigo J also takes on one of the biggest names in small cars – Suzuki. And at this price, its ri

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named 2023 EV of the Year by the prestigious U.S. car magazine Car and Driver. Hyundai Motor America said in a July 2023 press statement that this latest triumph adds to the electric vehicle's (EV) extensive list of accolades. It also marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won EV of the Year, which was clinched by the Hyundai IONIQ 5 in 2022. The IONIQ 6 bested some stiff competition, facing 14 other top-rated EVs over a rigorous three-week testing period. T

Nissan has started making waves locally by introducing the Kicks e-POWER, an electric crossover with a gasoline generator. The Japanese carmaker is set to go further in the electric revolution by debuting a concept electric vehicle (EV) on its official YouTube channel on Feb. 2, 2023. “Join us on February 2 to see what happens when virtual becomes physical,” the company said in the livestream description. “Discover how our latest concept car takes zero-emissions mobility to the max!” The placeho

What do you have in mind upon knowing that the 2022 Nissan Patrol Royale comes with a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine that can make up to 405 horses at 5,800 rpm and 560-Newton meters of torque at 4,000 rpm? Mind-blowing engine properties for a sport utility vehicle, right? I have imagined it working like a beast on the road like a sports car, only that you have all the members of your family as it can accommodate up to eight passengers. Imagine how enjoyable it would be to cruise with a high-perfo