Largely wonderful weather this last week! As the holiday season draws near, it’s been clear skies with cool, refreshing breezes that can help us lay off the air-conditioning (and, consequently, bring our sky-high electric bills down). Despite the chilliness rolling in, it’s been a hot week for one Asian carmaker – and for once, it isn’t from China! Hyundai Philippines launched two new models last week and is mulling over bringing even more. The South Korean company is among your five favorite st

When choosing a vehicle meant for government rescue operations, it’s essential to pick a model that’s supremely dependable even in the worst situations. That’s why the 2nd District of Oriental Mindoro selected the Isuzu TRAVIZ Rescue Vehicle as part of the province’s ongoing campaign to modernize and strengthen its rescue efforts among its 136 barangays. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announced in a July 2023 press statement that it has turned over 16 TRAVIZ Rescue Vehicle units to Oriental

Reliability, durability, and longevity have long defined the Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. Whether you own a farm and need a super-tough hauler or a city slicker who wants to take on inhospitable urban streets without fear, the Hilux can handle whatever you throw at it. But Toyota’s tough truck had one potentially deadly flaw until five years ago – it could tip over when avoiding obstacles at speed. Avoiding the moose The test that had long flummoxed Toyota’s best-selling pick-up is the “moose tes

Congratulations! You just bought your new Toyota Fortuner. Now you are looking for a guide on how much it will cost to maintain your brand-new car. As you know, Preventive Maintenance Service or PMS ensures your car is in tip top shape and ready to drive anywhere, anytime. Logic dictates that with constant use, the performance of your car will degrade over time. Components wear down and will eventually fail if not taken care of. To keep our cars running smoothly, having them undergo PMS is the w

From Dwayne Johnson's (AKA The Rock) custom-designed Ford F-150, Lady Gaga's first-generation Ford SVT Lightning, Shaquille (Shaq) O'Neal's humongous and extreme Ford F-650, and Channing Tatum's old-school favorite Chevrolet 3100 pick-up truck, Hollywood celebrities ardent fascination for something huge and colossal like the pick-up truck had sparked a certain sense of curiosity largely inescapable to the public eye. Riding in full view along with Tinseltown's hottest districts, these jet-set ce

The boiling anticipation is rising for the Ranger’s avid fans. It’s already been 40 years since the introduction of the Ranger in 1983. We have yet to hear more details about the famous U.S. Car Company’s all-new 2022 Ford Ranger's Philippine market launch date. At first glance, you can already tell the difference between the 2021 (left) and 2022 (right) models put side-by-side. The size difference, stronger and more defined features, contrasting color scheme, new headlights & fog lamps designs,