Oct. 12, 2023 is a special day for South Korean automaker Kia. That’s because this date is the brand’s EV Day, which is a showcase of the latest in Kia’s electric vehicle (EV) technology. It also chose this date to unveil three EVs in its lineup to augment the existing EV6 and EV9 crossovers. Production EV5 gets 313 PS, AWD First is the production version of the EV5 that debuted after the concept version had been revealed on August 2023. The EV5 is essentially a shrunken-down, five-seater versio

The Philippines won’t be the only ASEAN market that will get the upcoming 2024 Toyota Wigo with the smaller 1.0-liter engine. Toyota launched the new Wigo in Cambodia on July 11, 2023, alongside the Toyota Yaris Cross. According to our friends from sister publication WapCar, the subcompact hatchback is powered by a 1.0-liter, twin-cam, 12-valve inline-3 gasoline engine producing 68 PS and 91 Nm of torque. This is mated solely to the Daihatsu Dual-Mode Continuously Variable Transmission (D-CVT) f

Ford Philippines has seen continued momentum, specifically with one of its new models, the next-generation Ford Territory. The five-seater SUV debuted at the 2023 Manila International Motor Show and became one of the main attractions at the brand’s booth. Since the event, the SUV has sold more than 1,500 units thanks to its powerful yet efficient performance, remarkable new design, premium interior, and a new range of intelligent technologies. To dissect its popularity, Ford Philippines gives yo

Disclaimer: GAC Motor Philippines kindly lent me an Empow GB for one week with a full tank of gas and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. The GAC Empow launched onto the scene on January 2023, marketed as a sports sedan. It has everything going for it – it has the looks, features and even the power to boot. It also comes with the latest technology, making the vehicle easier to drive and safe. These features put the Empow in the direct firing line of the Honda Civic, anoth

Disclaimer: Toyota Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2022 Toyota Corolla Altis V Hybrid for five days, filled with fuel and RFID cards with enough load for seemingly endless out-of-town trips. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. Teaching doesn’t just require you to have full knowledge of a topic – it also requires you to understand the type of learner you’re working with. I’ve had the privilege of educating many students over the last decade in applied language courses, such as debate

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) takes its role in instilling road safety in the youth quite seriously. In partnership with AISEC, an international student youth leader organization, the Road Safety and Honda SENSING Experience for students was held last October 8th at the HCPI office in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The program aims to advance the consciousness and appreciation of young drivers for road safety and demonstrate how advanced safety technologies like Honda SENSING promote safe driving thro