Disclosure: Hyundai Philippines lent us the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 test unit for seven days with a full gas tank and access to its RFID cards. If you have watched F1 recently and are a fan of Ferrari, then you will have probably encountered Carlos Sainz, Jr. singing Smooth Operator. While the song itself is self-explanatory in what it's about, it also applies to a recent test unit that we got in the form of the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS. It may not be the fastest version of the vehicle available, like

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) is strengthening its foothold in the country with an ambitious new venture as it officially breaks ground for Hyundai Marilao. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on July 28, began a promising collaboration between Hyundai and the ANC+ Group of Companies (ANC). Executives from both HMPH and ANC gathered to celebrate this significant occasion. Among the attendees were Dongwook Lee, President of HMPH; Cecil Capacete, Managing Director of HMPH; Anthony Cheng, Pr

Toyota Motor Corp is testing out liquid hydrogen as an alternative fuel source for its next generation of vehicles. The Japanese automaker entered a race car powered by liquid hydrogen into a 24-hour endurance race in central Japan to test its new technology. It was also the first liquid hydrogen vehicle to participate in an official race anywhere in the world. Toyota thinks hydrogen will be a better alternative to fossil fuels amid tightening environmental regulations as hydrogen does not emit

The fastest-growing segment in the Philippines is arguably the one most confusing – the Subcompact Crossover SUV. What even is it? It’s a minuscule SUV based on an already tiny Hatchback. Think high-riding Toyota Yaris. So why is it in demand? Simple: It’s an SUV minus the size. It affords people the Adventurer lifestyle without sacrificing practicality, ease of drivability, and fuel consumption. No surprise, companies that cashed in on the trend mostly come from China, a country that’s effectiv

Since its 2019 arrival, the Suzuki Ertiga was a fairly reasonable decision for personal transport for starting families or those looking for affordable utility. A sub-Php one million (actually, Php 728,000-Php 978,000) tag at launch, seating for six or seven, and value-for-money creature comforts made the vehicle a good pick. But is it still a considerable choice in projected hard times for the Philippine economy? The case for "No" That started with the rise in the price of entry, as the 2022 va

There are instances when we would realize that fuel efficiency is the most critical factor in getting a vehicle, with the continuously rising fuel costs these days. I never imagined fuel prices could go as much as five times their cost before. That is why even if we already have vehicles for daily use, we keep looking for alternative vehicles. If there is a new one that promises better fuel efficiency to aid our distress with the seemingly helpless fuel cost problems, it piques our interest. As