The recent “Undas” week gave us all the chance to reflect not only about those who have left us, but also about our own lives. For those who stayed in Metro Manila, it has been a pleasant mix of clear roads, good weather and occasional rain showers. And for those who drove out of town, it was a chance to spend up to a week away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It really makes you wonder about what the Philippines would be like if economic development were spread all throughout the archip

Electrification has taken over the Philippines in many ways. There are battery-electric vehicles that offer near-silent, zero-emission mobility, along with truly stunning performance. And for those who don’t want to join the electric revolution quite yet, there are the mild hybrids. These pertain to cars with regular internal combustion engines that have small battery packs to assist with vehicle functions. Unlike a full hybrid, a mild hybrid cannot operate on purely electric power alone. Chery

Electric vehicles (EV), like any other car, can catch fire because of various reasons. However, traditional firefighting methods aren’t effective against EV fires, largely because of the potential of EV blazes to reignite and continue burning despite traditional fire suppression procedures. That’s why the South Korean province of Jeju, which has the highest EV adoption in the country, is proposing various methods to tackle EV fires. As of 2022, the number of registered EVs on the island reached

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

There are a lot of stories about Chevrolet's Camaro over the years and several decades. It has been known widely all over the globe as it was featured in numerous movies and products. It even was featured as one of Hot Wheel's model toys for many years. For it to receive such recognition and popularity, there's something in it that makes it special among its rivals in the category. Aside from the fact that its American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet has made its job well done in making the Ca

2022 is a refreshed year for the Toyota Innova as it received a major upgrade from last year. Before, the Toyota Avanza is known as an affordable compact multi-purpose vehicle. This year, it stunned the crowd when Toyota unveiled the gorgeous-looking facelifted Avanza. Aside from the exterior beautification, it also features additional functionalities and characteristics that makes this year’s version more likeable. If you are looking for a reliable car that can take your family to places and ca