Volkswagen Philippines has been quiet in the automotive market for some time, with its last launch being the Volkswagen Cross Santana and new colors for the Volkswagen T-Cross. However, something interesting happened with the launch of the Volkswagen Tharu as the newest crossover to join the brand’s local lineup. It is positioned above the T-Cross and where the Volkswagen Tiguan used to be in the lineup. Today, we will compare it against another new vehicle within the same price bracket with the

Barely a month after its ASEAN introduction, PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia's (TMMIN) Karawang plant in West Java has commenced exports of the recently launched Toyota Yaris Cross, and it looks like the Philippines is on the list. Also Read: ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross premieres in Indonesia, features first-in-class hybrid powertrain Shown in an audio-visual presentation during the Yaris Cross production and export ceremonies held June 13th, a graphic pointed to the Philippines as one of

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

The Ford Ranger on the T6 platform has been around since 2011, when it was first introduced into the global market. The T6 platform is also the basis for the first generation of the Ranger Raptor, albeit with modifications to the suspension and chassis to handle tough off-roading duties. So, the T6 platform got us thinking, how has it lasted so long, especially now that it's still being used in the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor? A brief history of the T6 platform The T6 plat

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) - distributors of both Chevrolet and MG brands in the Philippines- has finally set the record straight regarding its vehicles' fuel efficiency. In a recently conducted fuel economy run, approved and recorded by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), the Chevrolet Tracker and the All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer, along with the MG 5 Sedan Alpha, all posted 20-kilometer per liter runs. Chevy Tracker: A rewarding drive With its 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder ECOTEC

According to one reputable automotive website, Vehq.com, diesel-engine powered vehicles cost more to maintain in the long run, than your typical gasoline-fueled car because the former requires more routine periodic maintenance in addition to having to pay for expensive parts in cases where malfunctioning car parts need to be replaced. Be that as it may, however, this puff of news comes as soothing as a breath of otherwise, fresh mountain air, especially to would-be car owners of one Ford Territo