Renowned research firm J.D. Power found that Porsche, GAC Honda and Chery were the best in their categories in terms of new-car quality in China. The 2023 China Initial Quality Survey (IQS) of vehicles, including those built in China, is in its 24th year. It continues with the initiative of examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The 2023 study is based on responses from 34,648 owners who purchased their vehicles between June 2022 and

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may not have four hummingbirds, three French hens, and two turtle doves, but it has enough deals to fill your 12 days of Christmas with cars. In a December 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it is offering three promos for 12 Toyota models until Dec. 31, 2022. These include: Pay Low – 15-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay, includes free insurance, three-year LTO registration with no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to

When I was younger, I didn't know why people always keep themselves updated with the daily oil prices on the news; until I became aware, too. Not only that I am aware of the daily oil price changes, but I am heavily affected by the global oil crisis. The figures just keep soaring, and it has gone uncontrollable and inevitable. The prices of the commodities are highly affected by this dilemma which makes it difficult for people, especially the poor, to deal with this plight. That is why transport

Car maintenance is probably one of the things we dread. We think long hours in the casa or talyer. We think standing up to watch the mechanics do their thing or simply lay back and wait to be surprised as to what your car is ailing from. The rule of thumb is, always get preventive maintenance, as this would help you rule out things that may fail and leave you stranded on the road. As usual, this is also something we dread – the long queues and waiting, but of course we are not pilots nor race ca

The Toyota Corolla Altis has different creatures under its hood. One of which is an earth-loving hybrid. (All Image from Toyota PH) There are three variants which share the 1.6 1ZR-FE engine. The GR-S variant and lower share the 1.6L Dual VVT-I, 4 Cylinder in-line DOHC, 16 Valve engine. It produces an ample 121 horsepower and 153 Newton meters of torque. Its tank capacity is at 50 liters. This is mated in a CVT, except for the E variant which can be bought with a Manual Transmission. The second

The Honda City is arguably one of the best competitors from its segment after the Toyota Vios. Now, as new competitors emerge like the Geely Emgrand, the City shows its dominance with the coming of a new generation from 2021. The all-new Honda City shows class with its looks, power and fuel efficiency with its engine, and all the cool stuff Honda always bring to the table. The Honda City, like the Civic, has three main variants – the S, the V, and the RS. The S being the base model has a manual