The Ford Territory has proven to be a popular vehicle for the "Blue Oval" brand, achieving two significant milestones since its introduction in August 2020. The first milestone is for the next-generation version of the small Ford SUV, as it was able to sell 5,000 units five months after its launch at the Manila International Auto Show in April 2023. This leads to the second milestone, with overall vehicle sales reaching over 25,000 units sold since the first iteration. Also read: What makes the

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has partnered with logistics provider Lalamove through its auto brand, Lalamove Automotive. The carmaker said in a June 2023 press statement that the partnership began with the introduction of the Toyota Lite Ace commercial vehicle as one of the models that can be purchased through Lalamove Automotive’s Vehicle Ownership Program. Interested operators can use the unique program through the brand’s Toyota Taytay, Rizal (TTR) dealership and utilize the Japanese automa

The 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) saw many new crossovers launch and officially debut in the Philippine market. The majority of the launches at the show were crossovers, with a few sedans and hatchbacks as well. We had the likes of the Jetour Dashing, which was revealed before the auto show. We also had the GAC Emkoo and the Ford Territory, which publicly debuted at the event. As these three crossovers are new to the segment, we decided to compare quickly to see which one, at least

When Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) launched the 2023 Honda BR-V, it knew it had a hit on its hands and had to prepare for the eventual demand for the seven-seater. It's why the Japanese automaker brought in a large shipment of units to ensure all orders and reservations for the car were met. It was also a preemptive measure to ensure that customers get their cars and to prevent supply chain issues similar to the Honda HR-V, where there's a long waiting period developed to get your hands on a

Many carmakers often use “mules” to test their own prototype components under complete secrecy. In some cases, they go to even greater lengths by utilizing the bodyshell of a car from another brand. For instance, Jaguar famously tested the turbocharged V6 engine of its XJ220 supercar by shoving it into the back of an old Ford Transit van – creating one of the fastest commercial vehicles in the world in the process. It seems that automakers are back to the same old tricks, as Carscoops reported o

What do the Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT, the Honda HR-V V Turbo CVT, and the Honda HR-V S CVT all have in common? Aside from their illustrious badge, which has signified technological innovation through the years, all are shining examples of Honda’s mastery at mixing efficiency with performance. At around Php 70 per liter, fuel prices have become volatile enough to make the average car buyer think hard about owning a car. Is the cost of purchasing and owning a brand-new vehicle still a worthy exerc