Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

Two of Toyota’s most popular models in the U.S. are reportedly getting new looks by next year. American motoring publication Autoblog reported on March 2023 that redesigned versions of the Toyota Camry sedan and the Toyota RAV4 crossover may arrive as early as 2024. Both are expected to use revised versions of the brand’s TNGA-K platforms. As for styling, the Toyota Crossover EV Concept that was unveiled on December 2021 could provide the future design direction for the next RAV4. Hybrid-only RA

Toyota has significantly contributed to the popularity and development of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) since it launched the original Toyota Prius in 1997. Over the last decade, the Japanese carmaker has also rolled out a wide range of hybrid cars in the Philippines that offer incredible fuel economy without the range anxiety that battery EVs still get because of insufficient charging stations. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a January 2023 press statement that it is showcasing its

If you will be letting go of two million pesos from your savings account, wouldn't you nitpick first on your purchase? There's nothing wrong with being meticulous about your spending, especially if it involves such a huge amount of hard-earned money. And if you are interested in getting a 2022 Honda Accord, here are some pros and cons to look at before making the purchase. Pros A premium-looking car Unlike most of the vehicles you see today – those with sporty finishes, black fenders, bumpers, a

Do you remember the last time you said the phrase "It's totally worth it!" on something that you bought? You don't need to think anymore as what I am trying to emphasize is that total satisfaction comes rarely in our everyday lives. We can be satisfied by regular things, but total satisfaction comes once in a blue moon. Certain things can satisfy us but not other people, and vice versa. When you buy something because you need it, there is satisfaction because there is a void that has been fulfil