Toyota Motor Company chair Akio Toyoda is perhaps one of the most charismatic automotive executives in recent memory. The 67-year-old scion of company founder Kiichiro Toyoda impressed Filipinos with his immense driving talent during the Toyota GAZOO Racing (GR) Festival on August 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand. A keen racer (using the name "Morizo"), Toyoda was also a development driver for Toyota’s high-performance vehicles like the Toyota GR Yaris. But in a recent video posted on X (formerly

Expect more expensive vehicles as car brands update their prices for 2023. It's the first month of the new year and four manufacturers – Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki – have already updated their prices as of press time. While some may only have minor changes, others have more dramatic hikes. However, we expect more brands to follow, especially those that have yet to implement changes since 2022. Honda Cars Philippines Honda Cars Philippines announced in 2022 that it would increase the pr

The Mirage is one of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines' best-selling vehicles in the highly competitive subcompact segment. Its popularity can be attributed mainly to its budget-friendly price range and low maintenance cost. But with different variants to choose from, most Filipino car buyers are undecided between getting the entry-level Mirage G4 GLX CVT or the limited series Mirage G4 GLS Black Series. Is it worth the extra cash to splurge on a limited edition Mirage or save some money with the en

When people ask me why I don't splurge on material things, I tell them that I only spend on things that make me content. Because if I am contented, I am already happy. I don't live beyond my means and I don't live to please other people. If I can buy the things that I and my family need, then I am satisfied. I won't go for Chanel if Adidas works. I will settle for an entry-level car rather than an unnecessary luxury car, that's for sure. However, it doesn't mean that I haven't experienced being

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Rush has a 4 Cylinder, In-line, 16 Valve DOHC, Chain Drive with Dual VVT-I engine, which has a power output of 102 horsepower and 134 Newton meters of torque. Its engine is paired with either a manual transmission or an automatic. This engine is quite proportionate to its size, and this is an important factor to consider when talking about power to weight ratio. Think about a much smaller vehicle, the Wigo, and with its size, it comes with a small engine; that

Crossover SUVs have indeed grown as the most sought-after car type of this generation in the Philippines and globally. It is because people nowadays are very much aware and innovative of possibilities. And car manufacturers keep improving and developing their craft according to the needs and wants of the people. Why crossover SUVs? There are several types of crossover vehicles, but crossover SUVs are the most popular over the past several years. It gives the comfort of a sedan car that the peopl