It's no secret that Isuzu and Mazda have worked together for the next-generation versions of their pickup trucks. The Isuzu D-MAX, after all, is the basis for the Mazda BT-50, as they share the same body, chassis, engine and a few interior bits. However, don’t let a front-end swap fool you, as Mazda has done its best to separate the BT-50 from its mechanical twin. For this comparison, we will put the Isuzu D-MAX LS-A 4x2 against the Mazda BT-50 (Specs | News) 4x2 as they are the closest to one a

The Hyundai i10 has a relatively short history in the Philippines. It was initially brought in to fight the likes of the Kia Picanto, Toyota Wigo and Honda Brio. However, its time in the Philippine market was short-lived as no new generation arrived. In other markets, the i10 nameplate is still alive and well, as the Hyundai hatchback has recently received a minor update. While the facelift doesn’t bring anything revolutionary to the vehicle's design, it does get a few tweaks to its styling, esp

We recently ran a story on the five reasons a Suzuki Jimny could be just as fun and off-road-capable as a Ford Ranger Raptor. We were fully aware that these were two entirely different vehicles, so we just thought it would make for a fun and exciting topic. After all, they are the best-selling models in their respective market segments. What’s more, both vehicles have four-wheel drive and are geared towards going further where the paved road ends. To our surprise, we got numerous comments on our

Certainly, there are tons of reasons why people choose a particular car, but for Filipinos who opt to get a Toyota Innova, affordability is vital. It looks great, it performs satisfyingly, it has an enormous amount of cabin space, it's fuel-efficient, and most importantly, it costs cheaper than other MPVs in the category. How much does it cost in the local market? There are six Toyota Innova variants to choose from here in the country. The entry-level Innova J Manual costs PHP1,186,000, while th

(Images from Honda PH) With its safety features and spatial practicality, the Civic Type R can pass as a daily, if you'd think about it (and force it a little). Is it easy to maintain a modern hot hatch like the Civic Type R? According to a report in November last year made by Martin Pretorious of AutoTrader, a car website in South Africa, the Civic Type R is actually a bespoke car, and despite the geography, his findings are very much applicable in the Philippine setting. Being in the same cate

Mazda always amazes me with their stunning exterior designs as I have also never seen a model of theirs that isn’t good-looking. I have asked myself before, “Is Mazda a luxury car?” as the brand was already registered as a pretty model in my head. Its car models are always sophisticated and elegant-looking as if they were for executives and celebrities. When I saw the BT-50 pickup truck, it was as good-looking as its other sibling sedan models. I wondered if it can perform beastly like its compe