Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

There are things that we cannot control, and we are all aware of that. We cannot control the weather. We cannot just say 'stop' when the flood starts to rise during the rainy season. We cannot control other people's feelings, nor can we stop children from growing up. Oh well, to get rid of the drama, there are things that we can control. Like choosing and deciding where we want to spend our hard-earned money. We've worked for that and deserve to spend it according to our needs and wants. 2022 To

Do you remember the last time you said the phrase "It's totally worth it!" on something that you bought? You don't need to think anymore as what I am trying to emphasize is that total satisfaction comes rarely in our everyday lives. We can be satisfied by regular things, but total satisfaction comes once in a blue moon. Certain things can satisfy us but not other people, and vice versa. When you buy something because you need it, there is satisfaction because there is a void that has been fulfil

The Toyota Camry has been around for 40 years now, catering to the needs of upper-class people, and providing premium comfort, performance, safety, and tech features. But 2022 has gotten better for the Camry as it is now powered with a hybrid system that focuses on fuel economy, regeneration, and sustainability. Its Japanese automaker Toyota is looking forward to a more promising performance from the Camry this year. Price and Colors Unlike before, the 2022 Toyota Camry is now only available in

Toyota Camry gets updated with a new 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engine Honda Accord offers a downsized 1.5-litre turbo engine, lower road tax Camry has better seats, but Accord's ride is more resolved As recent as 5 years ago, D-segment sedan market was once brimming with no less than 10 very capable rivals, but fast forward to 2022, less than half of the competitors remain. Out of which, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry remain as the two best-selling models, with the latter recently receiving a m