The Toyota Wigo and Honda Brio have long been battling in the subcompact hatchback segment. These two represent what is often the first car for many drivers or an economical second car for small families. And on July 2023, the all-new Wigo and the updated Brio were launched just a day apart, with new features and promising even better value. Which of these little hatches is better? We find out in this edition of Spec Showdown! Brio has more mature styling The 2024 Toyota Wigo rides on an all-new

The all-new Toyota Wigo is set to launch in the Philippines very soon, but the question on everyone’s mind is if the small hatchback will retain its 1.0-liter engine or if it will receive a 1.2-liter motor increasing its power. The new Wigo is reportedly coming out in July for Toyota Motor Philippines and will bring a new exterior design, features, and a new CVT. We will now compare the 1.0 and 1.2-liter based on the claimed manufacturer fuel efficiency figures. These aren’t the exact fuel econo

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) bagged numerous accolades at the 2022-2023 Auto Focus People’s & Media’s Choice Awards last Dec. 15, 2022. In a December 2022 press statement, the Japanese carmaker announced that the Brio, City Hatchback, Civic, Accord, and HR-V all won in various categories. These include: Standard Small Hatchback Category: Honda Brio – Best Design, Best Engine Performance, Best Features Standard Subcompact Hatchback Category: Honda City Hatchback – Best Safety Features Stand

Throughout 2022, the Philippines has experienced hardship and calamity left and right. From raging typhoons to runaway inflation, it seems the year decided not to be kind to the resilient Filipinos. That same resiliency can be found in the robust car market that sells some of the cheapest cars we've seen in a decade. Here we round up 10 of the cheapest cars available to Filipino buyers, and if you stick around to the last vehicle, there is a bonus choice that may prove interesting to many. 10. C

Despite starting operations during the toughest period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Isuzu La Union reached a major milestone on Oct. 21, 2022. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) said in a press statement that the dealership celebrated its first anniversary by holding a mini-truck fest and light commercial vehicle show. Isuzu La Union showcased an array of Isuzu trucks with different body applications in their dealership, as well as the Isuzu mu-X and Isuzu D-MAX. It also introduced its First Year

Small cars seem to have limited capabilities and features to improve as they come with limited space too. However, Honda Motor Corporation made sure that the possibilities are limitless with the 2022 Brio as it was upgraded to a better-looking and better-performing hatchback than its outgoing version. Brio greeted 2022 with an aggressive facelift and more efficient engine properties. To list a few of its pros and cons: Pros It appears to have a sportier appearance. The Brio has always been a goo