We’re more than halfway through the year and powerful rain showers are hitting the country. Although cars have long been built to take on wet weather, decades of technological advancements have helped make driving in the rain almost as easy as driving in the dry. Ford Philippines announced in a June 2023 press statement that its latest Ranger pick-up and Everest sport-utility vehicle come with various features to handle everything from strong downpours to deep floods. Here’s a look at what they

The sweltering heat, the almost-blinding sunlight – it really must be the summer season. While most would run off to the beach or to a nice resort with a swimming pool, some people just want to steer clear of the swimwear and listen to great music live. That’s why Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is hosting a three-day event that includes renowned OPM acts and the chance to get behind the wheel of the updated Isuzu mu-X and the Isuzu D-MAX. IPC announced in a press statement that it is holdin

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To

Rare and riveting is the roadster constructed for those that revere Mazda's two-seater performance runner. This is what transpired at Mazda's presentation during the opening day of the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Mazda released a limited edition variant of the MX-5 sports car, to commemorate the 25th year of the Miata/MX-5 worshippers known as Miata Club Philippines (MCP). Priced at Php 2.3 million (six-speed automatic transmission) and Php 2.25 million (six-speed manual tra

Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation For a time in the early 2000s up until the mid-2010s, the Mitsubishi Strada was considered a pure urbanite pickup. A seemingly short bed aft of the cabin, a torquey engine, and a sturdy build made the beast of burden more fit as an urban hauler or occasional minimal cargo out-of-town traveler. The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada has now gone back to its carry-all origins. The unit currently has a bed that can handle a bevy of agriculture, a mai

I have always wondered about the Hyundai Accent and why many opted to get one. I mean, what's the catch? They look decent, but I think you would have compromised in quality and finish had you opted for an Accent over a Toyota Vios or Honda City today. I'd even understand why someone chooses an MG, since those look hot and packed with tech. Don't get me wrong though, these cars have shortcomings as well. But with Honda's performance and Toyota's reliability, what makes the Accent still stand out