Ford Philippines has the Ford Ranger and the Ford Everest as its popular pickup truck and 7-seater SUV. These vehicles have two diesel engine options: the 2.0-liter single turbo and the 2.0-liter bi-turbo motor. While the former is for entry-level to mid-grade models, the latter is reserved for the top-spec 4x4 variants. So, this raises the question, what exactly makes the bi-turbo engine a good fit for drivers plying on Philippine roads on a daily basis? Why the 2.0-liter bi-turbo? According to

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

The Nissan Terra Sport recently launched as a new variant for the popular seven-seater SUV in the Philippines. It comes with some revised styling and blacked-out accents to help differentiate it from the rest of the model lineup. As the new model, it slots above the top-of-the-line VL variant and even replaces the VL 4x4 model as the most expensive variant. With the new variant getting cosmetic changes, it begs the question, is the Nissan Terra Sport worth it, or is the Nissan Terra VL still the

After what seemed like endless teasers and spy shots, the all-new Toyota Innova (also known as the “Innova Kijang Zenix” and “Innova Hycross”) finally made its global debut on Nov. 21, 2022. While the Philippines was busy with the launch of the all-new Honda BR-V on the same date, Toyota Indonesia unveiled the newest generation of one of the most well-loved seven-seat, multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the market. We got a hold of some details on the new Innova. Here’s how it compares with the old

The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada should be getting more kudos, given that the current generation model has been on sale in the Philippines since 2019. After all, the Japanese diamond star beast of burden offerings are clearly in the league of rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, and Toyota Hilux. The entry price at launch has also been competitive, from Php 1.165 million to Php 1.67 million. In addition, the automaker tossed in a Php 1.443 million to Php 1.76 millio

Mazda always amazes me with their stunning exterior designs as I have also never seen a model of theirs that isn’t good-looking. I have asked myself before, “Is Mazda a luxury car?” as the brand was already registered as a pretty model in my head. Its car models are always sophisticated and elegant-looking as if they were for executives and celebrities. When I saw the BT-50 pickup truck, it was as good-looking as its other sibling sedan models. I wondered if it can perform beastly like its compe