When the opportunity for a long weekend presents itself, you take it as a break from your busy work week. It's a great time to go on a road trip or catch up with friends. That’s precisely what I did with my recent Hyundai Stargazer test unit on loan. It was the perfect opportunity to test if the South Korean 7-seater had what it took to be the ultimate “barkada” mobile and if it had what it took to be a proper multi-purpose vehicle. The road trip we would embark on would start in Quezon City and

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata has officially made its debut featuring a new radical design similar to that of the Hyundai Kona, Staria, and Stargazer along with more high-tech features. Sadly, rumors have it that this could be the last iteration of the Sonata as a sedan to be sold as the nameplate will supposedly be axed due to dwindling sales in the segment. Also Read: Sayonara! Toyota Camry discontinued in Japan due to lagging sales Sleek new exterior Beginning with the most apparent changes to the

It’s the New Year and if you’re eyeing the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, then you’re in luck. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) said it is offering low monthly payments for the base model BR-V S with the 6-speed manual gearbox. The company said you can bring one home and pay just ₱20,150 a month over 60 months with a 20-percent downpayment. Meanwhile, potential buyers can also buy a BR-V for an all-in downpayment of as low as ₱40,000. Those who want a smaller car can go for the Hond

The Hyundai Stargazer recently broke cover and became the latest model to enter the hotly contested subcompact MPV category. With the headstart enjoyed by the likes of the Toyota Avanza and Rush, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Suzuki Ertiga, and another newcomer, the Nissan Livina, Hyundai’s affordable seven-seater has a lot to prove to sway Filipinos toward its fold. During our brief afternoon with the Hyundai Stargazer, we noticed how some of its design, technical, and safety feat

The battle to see which SUV model is the best in the market today gets fiercer as automotive companies make sure that they equip their sport utility vehicles with the best powertrain components to achieve optimal road performance. But SUVs are not for all, especially for some Filipinos, as the goal for most of us lies in transporting people to places and not for off-road adventures. Although of course, the strong characteristics and capabilities of sport utility vehicles are sought after by car

(Images from Toyota PH) The Veloz is so great that Toyota made sure the top-tier Avanza has departed from the older segment and has created a new one. Still, there are things that we can nitpick from it. Here are some things we think the Veloz is a little downer on. They share the same engine The Veloz and the Avanza share the same engine – an in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i. Now you'd think the Veloz is a lot more different than the Avanza than a major facelift costing a coupl