The Mazda CX-60 won’t be the only luxury crossover to take on European brands in the Philippines. Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan announced at the CX-60 launch on June 9, 2023 that the larger CX-90 will be in the country within the year. “The reason why we pre-launched it in the market today, number one, because the development team is here,” he said at a press conference. “Number two, the answer is very soon,” Tan replied, when asked about an exact timeframe for the launch. RWD c

2022 was a banner year for Nissan Philippines Inc., thanks in no small part to the launch of the Kicks e-POWER hybrid crossover. Its good looks, high-tech features, and unprecedented fuel economy made it an instant success the moment the cover came off. In fact, several buyers are still waiting for unit allocations at their respective dealers three months later, and it doesn’t seem like there will be a surplus any time soon. That said, Nissan Philippines should capitalize on the viral momentum o

With the unveiling of the 2023 Toyota Prius, interest in hybrids has once again been piqued. The Prius has been the Japanese brand's poster child for the last 25 years when it comes to fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the technology honed from four previous generations of the Prius has made it across the Toyota and Lexus lineups further enhancing both brands' green credentials over the years. Nowadays, hybrid cars are becoming more popular, and more affordable, each 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

In line with the latest automotive innovations in vehicles today, Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota introduced one of its award-winning crossover vehicles - Rav4 in a hybrid version. In the past years, Rav4 has received numerous accolades because of its powerful road performance. Aside from its remarkable performance reputation, it now comes in a hybrid system that will be efficient and versatile for its users. According to its test drivers, the new Rav4 HEV still has its classic strength

When buying cars in the Philippines, the ultimate test for value for money it's not only for maintenance costs but most importantly, fuel efficiency. Today let's take a peek on the fuel efficiency of the 2022 Nissan Terra. The Nissan Terra currently has four different variants, the 2.5 L 4X2 MT, the 2.5 VL 4X2 AT, the 2.5 VL 4X2 AT, and the top of the trim 2.5 VL 4X4 AT. All of these variants share the same engine. It is a 2.5 liter inline-4 cylinder DOHC YD25DDTi turbo diesel engine. This engin