Our colleagues from Wapcar.my recently got their hands on a next-generation Toyota Vios Cup car in all its glory. They saw a sneak peek of the car during the Toyota Gazoo Malaysia Racing Festival in the last round of its sixth season. However, they noted that the racecar spec Vios did not have a manual gearbox. Instead, it was rocking a continuously variable transmission. But it's not all sour grapes, as Toyota did install these vehicles with carbon fiber paddle shifters to spice things up. Fans

It may have arrived later than we expected, but the 2024 Nissan Almera is raring to have a go at the updated 2024 Honda City that’s launching on July 13, 2023. Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) officially launched the updated Almera subcompact sedan on July 10, 2023. The latest model gets new styling, which we first featured following its Thailand launch on May 2023, along with greater convenience through NissanConnect Services. NPI said there will be three variants available: EL, VE and VL. Althoug

Disclaimer: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation lent us a 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 unit with a full gas tank and access to its Autosweep RFID. When car enthusiasts like us review new models, we look at the performance, handling, and features that these offer. But we sometimes forget that there are car buyers out there that aren’t as passionate about cars and are just looking for a decent point-A to point-B machine. In other words, there are people who simply want a value-packed yet afford

Pickup trucks were designed to haul and go through rough terrain, often with minimal creature comforts. But many buyers want the toughness of a pick-up with the panache and toys of an executive sedan. Hence, the top-of-the-line Ford Ranger Raptor and the Toyota Hilux GR-S were born. The Hilux used to battle with the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, which trounced the Toyota as the baddest pickup on the block. But there’s a new Ranger Raptor, packing even more goodies than before. Assuming for

The top-spec Toyota Hilux in the Philippines is the Hilux GR-S. With its body-colored fender flares and bumpers, it is a fetching-looking pick-up, especially in bright red. But an even more vicious Hilux has just been unveiled in Australia – and it has the Ford Ranger Raptor in its crosshairs. Toyota Australia unveiled the 2023 Hilux GR Sport on Jan. 6, 2023, and it is the new flagship of the Hilux range “Down Under.” Not just for show Compared to the GR-S, the Hilux GR Sport looks like it can d

It was like any other work day for 63-year-old Doreen Bacus on the morning of Sept. 24, 2022. As traffic thinned out on the corner of Elizalde Avenue and Aguirre Avenue in Barangay BF Homes in Paranaque City, the elderly street sweeper quickly headed into the street to broom up some clutter. Job done, she turns around to move to the next bit of trash on the street. A nearby CCTV camera sees what she can't: a white Mitsubishi Pajero barreling towards her. Without even braking or taking any avoidi