Yet another BYD vehicle has been crash-tested and has passed with flying colors. Aside from the BYD Dolphin, which also got a 5-star rating, the BYD Seal was tested and received a similarly high score. They were both tested by the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), which follows closely in the testing systems of the European NCAP. Both BYD electric vehicles (EVs) were also tested under the newest protocols. Like other NCAP tests, the ANCAP consists of four categories: adult occupant

Ford Smart Driver Assist/Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+. Honda Sensing. Hyundai SmartSense. Mazda i-ActiveSense. Mitsubishi Mi-Pilot Assist. Nissan Safety Shield 360. Subaru Eyesight. Toyota Safety Sense. Volkswagen Travel Assist/Volkswagen IQ Drive. The abovementioned terms are what car companies label their respective Advanced Driver Assist Systems or ADAS. Also Read: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: How do they work and do you need them? - Part 1 Essentially, these setups are increased human-ma

The 2023 Toyota Innova is one of the most-awaited multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the Philippines. Debuting in Indonesia on November 2022, one of the headlines for the newest iteration of Toyota’s popular MPV is the dropping of the venerable 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine in favor of a hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no word yet on when the all-new Innova will arrive in the Philippines, it will face another large seven-seater with a mild-hybrid powerplant – the Geely Okavango. For this electr

If you think the demand for hybrid electric vehicles is starting to wane, think again. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported on January 11, 2023 that the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius was sold out in just one day in Japan. There’s now a 12-month waiting list for the Prius 2.0-liter variant, while those who want the 1.8-liter model will have to wait at least six months. It’s the same situation in the United States, where it could take American buyers up to a year to get their han

If you will be letting go of two million pesos from your savings account, wouldn't you nitpick first on your purchase? There's nothing wrong with being meticulous about your spending, especially if it involves such a huge amount of hard-earned money. And if you are interested in getting a 2022 Honda Accord, here are some pros and cons to look at before making the purchase. Pros A premium-looking car Unlike most of the vehicles you see today – those with sporty finishes, black fenders, bumpers, a

Hats off as Nissan worked immensely hard to provide one of the most advanced automobiles available in our local automotive market today. As transportation is not only eyeing but living in the fully-electric vehicle innovation today, we are dragged to embrace the advancement as well, for ourselves and the environment. The 2022 Nissan Leaf is the frontline in the country in providing a commercially- available fully-electric vehicle. What's beyond its innovation? Pros It has a modern yet aggressive