Kia is on fire when it comes to its collecting accolades as the brand’s American division has set a record for the highest number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. The South Korean automaker had seven models ranked number one in their segments - the most awarded to a single manufacturer in the APEAL study’s 28-year history. The accolades don’t stop there, as these awards come on the heels of Kia t

The 2023 Toyota Alphard is set to launch in Japan very soon; while the Japanese automaker has been quiet about the MPV’s details, leaked images have appeared online through a Japanese social media site giving us a sneak peek of what to expect. The new images showcase the Toyota Alphard and its sibling, the Toyota Vellfire, in what appears to be a factory or storage facility. These were spotted by our friends from Wapcar, who were able to give us access to these images. Also read: Scoop: Not rend

Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

The 2023 Honda CR-V has launched in Thailand, revealing new styling, a host of new features, plus a hybrid system that could change the game for the crossover. The Honda CR-V is now in its sixth generation and is available with two drivetrain options to choose from in the land of smiles. Aside from this, the all-new crossover also has five variants, two being hybrids. New sporty exterior On the outside, the 2023 Honda CR-V receives a sportier look with the brand’s latest design language. It rese

Peugeot will soon offer electric vehicle (EV) variants of its existing models in the next two years. The announcement comes right after the reveal of the Peugeot Inception Concept car at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also read: The future is here - Peugeot Inception Concept unveiled at CES 2023 The French automaker said it will launch five new electric versions of its existing models in the next two years before it changes these out with a new generation of battery ele

With its six variants, you can choose the Fortuner suited for your lifestyle. Toyota has made it a habit to have multiple variants at varying prices and spec levels to address its customers' needs. To give you a basic idea of which Fortuner to pick, here is a simple guide of the six variants, their fundamental difference from the rest in engine and transmission, and their corresponding updated prices. The top-of-the-line model is the LTD, which is offered in two variants, depending on the drivet