Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. kindly lent me a 2023 Honda BR-V S CVT for nine days. It arrived with a full tank of gas and loaded RFID cards. The company also treated me and other motoring media to breakfast, snacks, and lunch during the BR-V media drive. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, RFID load, and a carwash. When I was in college, I owned an Isuzu Hi-Lander. Those of you old enough to remember that car would know that it was the boxy predecessor to the venerable Isuzu

Continuously variable transmissions (CVT) have slowly begun to replace traditional automatic gearboxes in modern vehicles. CVTs provide a near-infinite number of “gear ratios” vehicles can use to optimize fuel economy and daily driving performance. It lets the engine operate at its most efficient range by assigning ratios according to driving conditions. Now that CVTs have become mainstream, this gearbox is seeing new versions of itself as automakers adapt and further enhance this new technology

(Images from Toyota PH) Even with the rising gasoline prices today, a car can be an investment, especially since the country's transport system is still a huge mess. Think of it as investing in something that enables you to go places safely while keeping cool and dry simultaneously. It also enables you to bring stuff with you and people, not just a single person, as opposed to buying a motorbike. It's like investing in yourself. If renting a house is like hitching a ride, buying a vehicle is lik

When we arein the market for brand new car, we often get attracted by how they look and their price. Many other buyers even think of future expenses after making a purchase. Fuel consumption is one of those expenses inherent in car ownership. That is why Filipinos have a penchant for fuel-efficient cars, like the Mitsubishi Mirage G4. Unlike other vehicles, a subcompact sedan like the Mirage is one of the easier ones to maintain. Not only because of its size compared to SUVs, pickups, and crosso

When people say that the modern automotive popularity lies in crossover vehicles, I believe them and I understand why as I prefer crossovers too. Not because the hype is in crossovers, but I prefer it over other car types because of its versatility. It gives you the comfortability of a sedan with the functionalities of an SUV. It comes with more space than the sedan without having the responsibility to maneuver a massive regular-size sport utility vehicle. It just compensates for what you need o

The new Honda City 2022 is a major upgrade from the previous generation. However, there are always something to nitpick, so here is the nitpicking guide for the 2022 Honda City. If you have seen our article on the overview of all features of the new Honda City, then you must say why it is nuts to think of something to nitpick from the Honda City. Pegging expectations from price points, the Honda City is actually a car that is value-for-money, maybe even more. But there are still some items that