Nissan is upping its safety game as the Japanese automaker has recently developed new Light Detection and Ranging, or LIDAR-based driver-assistance technology to help with intersection collision avoidance. At an event held at the Nissan facility, LIDAR-based technology showcased its ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance maneuvers in the more complex environment of intersections. “Development of this technology is being carried out under Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s long

Nissan Philippines has discontinued the Nissan Almera VL Turbo N-Sport model for 2023 upon checking the brand’s local website. This move is a surprise as the Japanese automaker has yet to make a prior official public announcement about dropping the top-of-the-line model from the Almera variant lineup. The new Nissan Almera VE N-Sport is now the top-of-the-line model for the sedan’s local lineup. It is priced at ₱1,049,000, making it roughly ₱49,000 more affordable than the Almera VL Turbo N-Spor

Toyota has significantly contributed to the popularity and development of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) since it launched the original Toyota Prius in 1997. Over the last decade, the Japanese carmaker has also rolled out a wide range of hybrid cars in the Philippines that offer incredible fuel economy without the range anxiety that battery EVs still get because of insufficient charging stations. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a January 2023 press statement that it is showcasing its

We are all aware that vehicles could cost a fortune, especially those that are beyond what we consider 'need'. Some people call it their dream car while others are already on their way to making their dream come true. That is why it is a big deal if you're making a vehicle purchase because it costs a lot. But for others, dream car models don't exist as their only dream was to have any kind of vehicle that could take them places. Thanks to those automakers who make it possible for some people to

Instead of making a Nitpicker’s Guide, I’ll just tell you about the three things I like, and probably don’t, about the Corolla Altis. (Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the iconic cars from Toyota that has made a huge impact in the Philippines as Corolla and as Altis. As the middle child of the Vios and the Camry, the Altis offers both the versatility and class of the two siblings. The Corolla Altis offers more than a mid-range option in the sedan market, and even if peop

Previous Honda Civic FC’s 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC made 141 PS / 174 Nm Entry-variant Civic offered very decent performance and features Affordable pricing, low maintenance, very reliable, but no longer available in latest 2022 Honda Civic FE Honda’s R18 motor is one of the foremost dependable petrol-burning motors ever made. The 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated SOHC i-VTEC motor is mechanically simple and cheap to preserve. Its 141 PS / 174 Nm provides decent enough poke. That is why in our buying gu