Volkswagen Philippines has been quiet in the automotive market for some time, with its last launch being the Volkswagen Cross Santana and new colors for the Volkswagen T-Cross. However, something interesting happened with the launch of the Volkswagen Tharu as the newest crossover to join the brand’s local lineup. It is positioned above the T-Cross and where the Volkswagen Tiguan used to be in the lineup. Today, we will compare it against another new vehicle within the same price bracket with the

Although Mazda Philippines is pivoting more towards crossovers, there’s still something deeply appealing about its subcompact Mazda2. From its sharp styling to its class-leading driving dynamics, the little Mazda proves that, even after nine years, a small car doesn’t have to be a life sentence to a dull drive. In Thailand, the Mazda2 has gotten a makeover, with the facelifted model launching on June 21, 2023. Aside from the new looks, it gets upgrades to its safety features to put it on par wit

The latest generation of the Nissan Patrol has been in the market for some time now and is a popular alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser in the Philippines. However, Nissan Philippines has added something interesting to the big sport-utility vehicle to spice things up. Thanks to a few accessories that give the vehicle a more aggressive stance, it now looks sportier than ever. The Patrol is now available with a NISMO body kit. However, the accessories don't provide extra performance, nor is it

Think Jaguar and many of us recall glamorous luxury cars with acres of polished timber and vast swathes of buttery-soft leather. Whether it was the Mark 2, the Mark X or the XJ6, these sleek saloons, with their plush and stylish cockpits, made their German counterparts from BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz look like staid and upright boxes. Younger car lovers, meanwhile, would recognize “Jags” like the record-breaking XJ220 and the F-Type for their standout styling and blistering performance. But for

These past few weeks, I have been given the opportunity to catch up with my college friends at BGC. Then when we were about to part ways and head home, I found out that one of my friends, Jovie, still drives that car she used when we were still in college. I was amazed at how long she managed to keep it working perfectly fine. It was a Ford Fiesta, by the way. I was surprised because I was already aware that the Ford Fiesta is no longer available in the Philippines. Though, I am not aware that t

There are several factors why some people opt to get a pickup truck over other vehicle types. Traditionally, pickup trucks were used to load heavy cargo and carry massive tree logs. But nowadays, aside from it has become a style statement, pickup trucks are reliable in off-road travels because of their colossal performance and durability, and one of the best in that aspect is the iconic Jeep Gladiator. There's nothing much to argue in terms of the performance of the Jeep Gladiator, as its ever-b