Unlike my other stories, I’ll start with a quick guide for those who just need to know the requirements for getting their replacement plates at the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The full claiming process, including my drive through the historic “Walled City” of Intramuros in Manila, starts immediately after the checklist below. Replacement Plate Claiming Requirements Prepare the following items and bring these to the releasing section of the LTO office where your plates will be claimed: Copy

A new crossover is set to join the local lineup of Volkswagen Philippines, as the German automaker has just released a new teaser photo. While the image doesn’t reveal much about the vehicle, it showcases the grille and headlight design. This will help us narrow down the choices once we look at the brand’s international lineup of cars. The Volkswagen Tharu A quick look at the Volkswagen global website reveals that the teaser image could be for the Volkswagen Tharu or Taos, depending on which mar

Ford Philippines is bringing the next-generation Ford Territory to the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Customers can see the crossover in the metal at the brand's booth in its Titanium X and Titanium trim levels. Aside front this, they can also test out the Blue Oval’s other vehicles, such as the Ford Everest Titanium 4x4 and the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4, to experience their segment-leading features and capabilities. “We are so happy to be part of this

Despite all the hullabaloo over the all-new Toyota Vios, there’s one Toyota subcompact that still has life left in it. Toyota Motor Thailand Co. Ltd. unveiled a facelifted version of the Toyota Yaris hatchback on March 9, 2023. This updated model is still based on the XP150 platform shared with its sibling, the previous-generation Toyota Vios. “Toyota has introduced the Yaris, which has sold more than 418,000 units in Thailand since its launch in 2005 and is still popular with the number one sal

For a good chunk of the late-2000s until the mid-2010s, the safety features of the Philippine market entry-level multipurpose vehicle (MPV) were pretty much spartan. There was little more beyond front windshield wipers, headlights, brake discs for the front wheels, brake drums for the rear wheels, a parking brake with a handle, an anti-lock braking system and a driver’s side airbag. Fancier variants got things like electronic brakeforce distribution, foglights, a front passenger airbag, and a re

The Toyota Camry has been around for 40 years now, catering to the needs of upper-class people, and providing premium comfort, performance, safety, and tech features. But 2022 has gotten better for the Camry as it is now powered with a hybrid system that focuses on fuel economy, regeneration, and sustainability. Its Japanese automaker Toyota is looking forward to a more promising performance from the Camry this year. Price and Colors Unlike before, the 2022 Toyota Camry is now only available in