Volkswagen Philippines has been quiet in the automotive market for some time, with its last launch being the Volkswagen Cross Santana and new colors for the Volkswagen T-Cross. However, something interesting happened with the launch of the Volkswagen Tharu as the newest crossover to join the brand’s local lineup. It is positioned above the T-Cross and where the Volkswagen Tiguan used to be in the lineup. Today, we will compare it against another new vehicle within the same price bracket with the

The 2023 Toyota Wigo is a reasonably new hatchback to the segment; its seen launches across the ASEAN region, with each new version bringing something new. We have the likes of the Toyota Agya, a more basic version of the hatchback with more power, and the Perodua Axia, which retains its old 1.0-liter gasoline engine but is upgraded with better safety and more technology. While the new Toyota hatchback is a compelling vehicle, it is still unavailable in the Philippines. However, based on its spe

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. - MG Philippines officially announces the availability of the MG GT at all its 42 dealerships nationwide. The New 2023 MG GT Sport Sedan is available in two variants with the following Suggested Retail Prices: MG GT Alpha: ₱ 1,015,888 MG GT Sport: ₱ 1,193,888 The Alpha comes with a naturally aspirated motor, while the Sport is mounted with a turbocharged engine. The 2023 MG GT is pitted against the likes of the Honda Civic (Specs | News) and the Mazda3. Sporty exte

In case you missed it, the iconic MINI brand has a new showroom at Bonifacio Global City. Inaugurated last December 2022, the 753-square-meter facility houses up to four display cars, a receiving lounge area, a quick service section, and a roof deck for social functions and events. As with other MINI showrooms around the world, the signature lifestyle-oriented layout of the new BGC dealership lets owners of the cars live and breathe the brand. A wide variety of merchandise is available for purch

New Zealand's drifting ace, Mad Mike Whiddett, tests out the new Mazda 3 Pikes Peak spec car at the Suzuka Twin circuit in preparation for the world-renowned hill climb event happening in June this year. The car is a Mazda 3 hatchback converted to rear-wheel drive and equipped with a twin-turbo quad-rotor engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Here's a video of the finished race car during its initial shakedown. Setting up the racecar The project for this particular race started in 2021, wi

The relentless pursuit of perfection continues with Lexus as it introduces a round of upgrades to the tuned edition of its venerable compact sedan, the IS series. As the pinnacle of the brand’s Lexus Driving Signature ethos in the compact category, the IS 350 F Sport deserves enhancements that will further amplify confidence, comfort, and overall love of driving. New for the IS 350 F Sport is a Limited-Slip Differential or LSD. Essential in providing greater control and satisfaction when taking