Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

It's still early in 2023, but automakers are slowly adjusting the prices of their vehicles for the new year. While brands such as Toyota and Honda have already released their new pricing, Mazda Philippines is the latest Japanese brand to join in. A quick check of the local website has revealed that the Japanese automaker has adjusted the pricing of specific models, which includes the Mazda 2, MX-5, CX-3, and the top variant of the recently updated CX-5. Mazda’s pricing updates The Mazda2, in its

Has the 2022 Honda HR-V gotten smaller in size? I've test-driven the Honda HR-V recently and was really impressed with the whole car! There is nothing really major to complain about the car, other than the car feels a bit smaller than before and not as roomy in my opinion. Do you think that the 2022 Honda HR-V has gotten smaller in size or is it just me?

Test-driving a car for a living sure sounds like a lot of fun instead of moping around in a gloomy-drab corners of an empty room. But excitement levels do churn up a notch especially when a person is onboard an avant-garde Geely Coolray but maybe it's way better to keep a sharp eye on those grubby meat-hooks er, fingers of yours as they entangle themselves to ah, one Ford Ecosport’s blunt-sized joystick? Well, Kool (Kool and the Gang) is cool but Coolray was way much cooler than the name (its na

After four years since its launch, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market. This small MPV entry from Mitsubishi Motors is updated for a fresher version this 2022. The Xpander 2022 has a new exterior update, better than last year's version. There are changes in its interior appearance, and the powertrain system has been improved, according to Mitsubishi. The Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 is available in four variants. Its lowest price in the market costs

For almost 19 years since its first release, Toyota Vios has always been a top-selling subcompact sedan car. Sought after in the automotive market for its impressive features for a friendly price. Toyota Motors has made Vios flexible and affordable, making it a top choice among car buyers who considers both functionality and affordability. From Php 681,000 up to as much as Php 1,035,000, Filipinos have a lot to choose from the wide selection of variants that fit their needs and wants. Toyota’s f