The R35 Nissan GT-R has been around since I was in first-year high school. Despite having its “Sweet 16” on December 2023, the latest iteration of this iconic Japanese supercar still has what it takes to stick it to the likes of what Europe has to offer. Indeed, the R35’s long-time rival has been the Porsche 911 Turbo, which has been revamped over three generations (997, 991 and the current 992). But the latest scoop from Japanese car magazine BestCarWeb may see a completely new rival for the ne
VJ Bacungan
03.11.2023
A 2023 Nissan Ariya electric vehicle (EV) has been spotted undergoing road testing in Malaysia. Thanks to our friends from sister publication WapCar, we got photos of the battery-electric crossover on the go. Unlike typical test mules covered in camouflage to conceal the vehicle's identity and body lines, the Ariya was hiding in plain sight, which may point to a launch in Malaysia soon. This could also mean that the Ariya could be making its way to other ASEAN countries, with the Philippines bei
Joey Deriquito
09.10.2023
Another point for Tesla! Nissan US has become the first Japanese automaker that lets you charge with Tesla's proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug type. Nissan's adoption of the Tesla EV plug standard now allows customers looking for charging stations to have an easier time, as it will enable them to gain access to the American EV-maker's wide network of supercharging stations. The agreement between Tesla and Nissan sees that from 2024, NACS charging adapters will be fitted to
Joey Deriquito
21.07.2023
Nissan Philippines introduced the Nissan LEAF (Specs | News) to the local market to educate Filipinos about electric vehicles (EVs) and what they can offer as a new mode of transportation. The unit we got from Nissan Philippines is the latest update for the LEAF for the local market. It comes with minor exterior upgrades and a new price point of ₱1,998,000, a considerable discount over its previous price of ₱2.7 million. With its latest price drop, it now raises the question, is the Nissan LEAF
Joey Deriquito
06.07.2023
When Nissan Philippines launched the Nissan LEAF, it wanted to showcase the power to clean mobility to the local market. It is a popular electric vehicle (EV) in other markets as the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 600,000 units worldwide, based on figures from mid-2022, since the model launch in late 2010. However, in 2023 it's now facing strong competition from the likes of the South Koreans and the Chinese, who are bringing more affordable and technologically advanced vehicles to the local mar
Joey Deriquito
01.07.2023
The Toyota Zenix has just launched in the Philippines, adding another 7-seater MPV to the brand’s local lineup of vehicles aside from the older version of the Toyota Innova. It brings two powerplants: a 2.0-liter gasoline variant and a 2.0-liter hybrid model, a new chassis, and a new set of features that weren’t available with the old diesel model. The hybrid variant brings new technology, featuring the brand’s Gen5 Toyota Hybrid system, providing more power and better fuel efficiency than previ
Joey Deriquito
28.06.2023