Kia Philippines recently held a round table discussion with members of the media. The South Korean automaker outlined its plans and strategies for the coming months. We were also introduced to the new Chief Operating Officer, Brian Buendia, who is set to lead the brand starting this July. At the discussion, the key members of the brand talked about its plans to better its after-sales service, expand its dealership network to 50 nationwide, and improve its service advisor and service technician s

Pickup trucks were designed to haul and go through rough terrain, often with minimal creature comforts. But many buyers want the toughness of a pick-up with the panache and toys of an executive sedan. Hence, the top-of-the-line Ford Ranger Raptor and the Toyota Hilux GR-S were born. The Hilux used to battle with the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, which trounced the Toyota as the baddest pickup on the block. But there’s a new Ranger Raptor, packing even more goodies than before. Assuming for

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that by 2030, it will be selling mainly Hybrid, Plug-in, and Battery Electric Vehicles. According to its Fiscal Year 2023-2025 Mid-Term Business Plan published in March 2023, the Japanese automaker has said that from 2025 onwards, it will start selling a diverse lineup of ICE and EV-powered models. From 2030 onwards, EVs will form the majority of its portfolio. It has also identified electrification as one of its core technologies in its vision to repo

If you think the demand for hybrid electric vehicles is starting to wane, think again. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported on January 11, 2023 that the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius was sold out in just one day in Japan. There’s now a 12-month waiting list for the Prius 2.0-liter variant, while those who want the 1.8-liter model will have to wait at least six months. It’s the same situation in the United States, where it could take American buyers up to a year to get their han

With no word yet as to when, or if, it will be available in the Philippines, the Mazda CX-60 has already received an award in its homeland. Because of its Driving Position Support and Driver Emergency Response technologies, the rear-wheel drive Mazda CX-60 has been selected for the "2022-2023 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award. Driver monitoring to the next level The Mazda CX-60 was launched early this year as a larger, more powerful, and more premium crossover to co

Lately, car companies are going whack when it comes to upgrading their beloved bestsellers. So, of course, giant companies like Ford aren't gonna back down on this trend. They took their best-selling pickup truck, Ranger Raptor, and… “improved” it! Who knew they could still tweak this already towering behemoth with better specs, better comfort, better carrying capacity, better performance, and better looks. To be honest, the “new” face design kind of reminded us of RoboCop. If you haven’t ridden