The recent “Undas” week gave us all the chance to reflect not only about those who have left us, but also about our own lives. For those who stayed in Metro Manila, it has been a pleasant mix of clear roads, good weather and occasional rain showers. And for those who drove out of town, it was a chance to spend up to a week away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It really makes you wonder about what the Philippines would be like if economic development were spread all throughout the archip

Subaru Philippines is set to launch the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek on July 19, 2023, replacing the Subaru XV. It will be available in two variants: the 2.0-iL EyeSight and the top-spec 2.0-iS EyeSight. That said, we will look at what the new crossover will bring to the table in terms of the features that the Japanese automaker might bring to the Philippine market. Updated exterior design The new Subaru Crosstrek has a sleeker design language compared to its predecessor. While the body shape remains s

With many other carmakers offering special deals this December 2022, Chevrolet Philippines is keen to spread its holiday cheer. The company announced in a December 2022 press statement that it is offering all-in down payment promos and cash discounts for the Chevrolet Spark subcompact hatchback, the Chevrolet Tracker subcompact crossover, and the larger Chevrolet Trailblazer crossover. Customers can drive home the base model Spark LT manual, which costs ₱694,888, for an all-in down payment of ₱3

After months of being in virtual limbo, the Hyundai brand finally makes a comeback with a new company and a new philosophy. Hyundai Motor Philippines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Corporation of South Korea, will now be the exclusive and official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the Philippines. The brand's former distributor, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI, will now only sell Hyundai trucks and commercial vehicles. Headed by its new president, Lee Dong Wok, HMPH will

The Hyundai Kona is a great package but with a few things to nitpick. Some say the handling and the driving experience of the Kona are good, and with good fuel economy, it's even better. It also has a very stylish exterior, that is worthy of being Hyundai's entry to the five-door subcompact sedan crossover segment in the country. There are, although, a few things that should be improved for the Kona. Here is your Nitpicker's Guide. Great Exterior, Underwhelming Interior This is a bad metaphor, b

Looking back in the old days, I never imagined myself getting bothered by fuel price hikes and ridiculous fuel consumption. But as I enter adulthood, I am getting frustrated whenever the news delivers horrifying updates regarding fuel price increases. And I know that I am not the only person experiencing this dilemma, that is why some people are treating their fuel-efficient cars like a gem. Unlike those who have fuel-efficient cars already, some people like me are still on the search for ours.