When Toyota Philippines launched the Toyota Raize, the Japanese automaker knew it had a hit on its hands. The subcompact crossover ticks all the right boxes for an affordable yet frugal car with the right features. Toyota was wise to bring in two engine options for the Raize as it is available with either a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-3 motor or a turbocharged 1.0-liter inline-3 engine. Now that the crossover has gotten some time to settle in, many buyers are curious to know how much it

Disclaimer: Mitsubishi Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross for one week. It came with a full tank of gas and an Autosweep RFID card with load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll fees and a car wash. Family recipes are always interesting. These are often passed down from generation to generation, with some minor tweaks along the way. For instance, my family has a magnificent recipe for “Food for the Gods,” a crumbly, cake-like pastry made with but

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R launch came with a plethora of information from Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) Not only did the automaker release information about two more vehicles entering the market soon, a hybrid and a non-hybrid model. It also talked about its expansion plans in the country. Also read: ₱3.88 million 2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 unveiled in the Philippines Expanding the brand During his speech during the Civic Type R launch, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. President Masahiko Naka

The Honda WR-V subcompact crossover, which was launched in Indonesia on Nov. 2, 2022, seems like a logical move for Honda Cars. Using the platform and the proven mechanicals from the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, the WR-V is expected to attract young professionals (whom Honda Cars Indonesia calls the “hustlers”) and small families that want to move up from a regular subcompact sedan or hatchback. However, the Honda seems a little late to the party, especially since the Toyota Raize a

With the rapidly growing popularity of compact crossovers, the competition tightens as automobile manufacturers introduce new models to conquer the segment. When talking about hype, it is undeniable that the 2022 Ford Territory is the most sought-after and popular compact crossover of the year, beating several contenders in the same class. But is its performance worth the fame against its closest rival MG Trophy? Engine and Transmission While both the Ford Territory and the MG Trophy come with a

As most of the car models of our generation are innovating and improving as a whole, Japanese car manufacturer Honda Motor Corporation makes sure that the Honda Brio comes with impressive updates for its 2022 version. Honda updated the Brio’s looks and performance following the people’s needs and wants, and to be more competent in the modern automotive industry. It has always captured the interest of car buyers in the Philippines and internationally with its impressive style design and powerful