One look at the landscape changes that have happened to our roads makes it clear that Chinese cars are here to stay, regardless of how many Filipinos try to resist. They’re affordable, powerful, well-equipped, and in many cases, quite stylish. But have you ever noticed how many seem so similar under the skin? Eagle-eyed buyers will note that many cars sourced from China have engines that rarely exceed 1500cc, whether in turbocharged or naturally aspirated guise. That’s not for convenience’s sake

The Philippine government is receptive to extending a program that provides billions of pesos in incentives to carmakers that produce vehicles locally. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation president and CEO Takao Kato said he met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently and discussed extending the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. “I think that the President is very positive,” he told reporters at the sidelines of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation’s (MMPC) 60th-anniver

The all-new Perodua Axia was previewed in Malaysia on February 8, 2023, with uncamouflaged photos coming out the same day. The hatchback is the Malaysian sibling of the upcoming Daihatsu Ayla and our very own Toyota Wigo, the latter launching globally on February 13, 2023. Our colleagues have also been able to drive the new hatchback, which uses the Daihatsu New Global Architecture platform and replaces the old 4-speed automatic with a continuously variable transmission. Ahead of the Axia’s Vale

When it comes to high-performing cars, the competition is tough as car manufacturers aim to provide several car models with the latest automotive innovations that benefit the driver and passengers. The 2022 Subaru WRX continues to be one of the most iconic cars from the company in terms of delivering the utmost quality and performance. But what do its critics say about it? Pros Subaru WRX's Edgy design We have known the Subaru WRX as a high-performing sports sedan for decades. It has one of the

(Images from Toyota PH) Watching random videos about cars on YouTube, I saw a video uploaded by SooRumBow Lifestyle a starting YouTuber, who also owns a Wigo about how much could it cost you to have your PMS at the dealership for the 5,000 km check-up. I got curious because I know some Wigo owners get free PMS vouchers up to the 20,000 km check-up while others get up to 10,000 free labor cost only. I saw that the said YouTube creator's account is related to the latter, which is good because you

The discontinued B-segment hatchback car model Honda Jazz promises remarkable attributes to the automotive industry before its total goodbye. Since 2004, Honda has been manufacturing the Honda Jazz as a small vehicle fit for small families and individuals. Honda says that discontinuing the model will give room for them to shift its focus and resources to its current and upcoming car models. This doesn’t mean that Honda Jazz wasn’t good enough to be discontinued. In fact, numerous positive feedba