Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing their examples to the car-buying public. We have recent entries into the segment from the Chinese such as the Haval Jolion (Specs | News) and Haval H6, and even more from the Japanese, such as the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Zenix, Yaris Cross, and Nissan Kicks, each trying to get a piece of the lucrative pie, especially with the ever-increasing fuel prices. While many are curious about

Toyota has significantly contributed to the popularity and development of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) since it launched the original Toyota Prius in 1997. Over the last decade, the Japanese carmaker has also rolled out a wide range of hybrid cars in the Philippines that offer incredible fuel economy without the range anxiety that battery EVs still get because of insufficient charging stations. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a January 2023 press statement that it is showcasing its

The Geely Azkarra is the Chinese automaker’s entry into a crowded compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. This segment includes the likes of the Ford Territory, Chery Tiggo 7, and the more established nameplates such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. Given the entries mentioned above, what does the Azkarra have that the rest of its foes do not? Yeas for the Geely Azkarra The turbocharged, 178 PS/ 255 Nm 1.5-liter three-cylinder in front of the cabin

If you’re a regular at the annual Manila International Auto Show, you will have heard of Russ Swift. He has become the darling of motor shows worldwide because of his incredible precision driving showcases. Even with ordinary cars, he can execute flawless reverse J-turns, drive up on two wheels, and, his signature stunt, parallel park in the tightest spaces. This weekend, you can witness the legendary autotester in action at the second Subaru Advanced Technology Drive on Oct. 7-9, 2022 at the Ga

When you press add to a cart on your favorite online shopping platform, most of the time, you are contemplating and hoping for your purchase to be worth it when it arrives. What more if you are going to spend more than two million pesos? Surely, you will be careful in making decisions involving that considerable amount of hard-earned money, right? And being prudent means finding out whether what you want to purchase will benefit you or just put additional stress on you, especially in the long ru

Years back, the Honda Jazz was one of the most popular hatchbacks because of its interior versatility and fuel efficiency. But all things eventually come to an end. Fast forward to today, at this time when sedans and hatchbacks are not as popular as before, there are still car buyers who prefer hatchbacks. But since the Honda Jazz is no longer available, hatchback lovers see the Honda City RS Hatchback as the perfect alternative. It has the looks, the stamina, and the modernity. But there's one