Kia looks to be updating the 2024 Kia Carnival as a test unit has been spotted by Korean automotive website Autospy. Their spyshots reveal a more SUV-like styling that will look similar to the fully electric Kia EV9 that was launched on March 2023. The new Carnival also appears to have a new set of headlights in a vertical orientation, versus the horizontal ones found in the current model. The spyshots also reveal that the taillights have been updated, along with its wheels, which have become mo

The Toyota Zenix has just launched in the Philippines, adding another 7-seater MPV to the brand’s local lineup of vehicles aside from the older version of the Toyota Innova. It brings two powerplants: a 2.0-liter gasoline variant and a 2.0-liter hybrid model, a new chassis, and a new set of features that weren’t available with the old diesel model. The hybrid variant brings new technology, featuring the brand’s Gen5 Toyota Hybrid system, providing more power and better fuel efficiency than previ

The first time the Nissan Grand Livina entered the Philippine market in 2008, it was a three-row hatchback based on the Nissan Tiida platform. It was ahead of its time in many ways, as it offered car-like handling and seating for seven. Typical of what crossovers provide today. As head of the marketing team of Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc (NMPI) at that time, I was tasked to find ways to slot such a strange vehicle concept into the MPV-crazy consciousness of Filipino car buyers. The 2008 Nissan

Because of the rapidly growing popularity of crossover SUVs, the competition tightens. This type of car has become the automotive brands’ priority in the market. And because of that, Japanese maker Honda is making sure to get the BR-V in a high spot among the best crossover SUVs internationally. The company then introduced the second-generation Honda BR-V after five years. The new BR-V comes with more impressive updates than the outgoing model. The exterior has been redesigned, as well as the in

The Toyota HiAce has always been a go-to choice for a van or minibus since October 1967. This Japanese-made vehicle is continuously gaining popularity in the country and internationally. In the Philippines, aside from big families, the HiAce is commonly used as a commuter vehicle around the Greater Manila Area. It is also used as an ambulance, company shuttle services, camper van, and an all-around company business car. The Toyota HiAce is also a popular model for high-functioning customization

The 2020 Toyota Vios facelift has strong competition from not just B-segment sedan rivals like the Honda City and Nissan Almera. If you’re convinced about buying a sedan - which is completely understandable for reasons explained here - and you’re eyeing on the Toyota Vios facelift, here are its pros and cons. Pros Great value-for-money Most comfortable in class Competent handling Cons Lacks telescopic adjustment Not as fuel-efficient as rivals Slowest in class Pros – Great value-for-money The To