Volkswagen Philippines has been quiet in the automotive market for some time, with its last launch being the Volkswagen Cross Santana and new colors for the Volkswagen T-Cross. However, something interesting happened with the launch of the Volkswagen Tharu as the newest crossover to join the brand’s local lineup. It is positioned above the T-Cross and where the Volkswagen Tiguan used to be in the lineup. Today, we will compare it against another new vehicle within the same price bracket with the

The launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V marked the return of an electrified model in the carmaker’s Philippine lineup following the phaseout of the Legend luxury sedan some years ago. The CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to an electric motor. The combined output is 184 PS and 355 Nm of torque, coursed through a continuously variable transmission. The e:HEV full-hybrid system also has an EV Drive Mode that lets the vehicle run solely on battery

With the impending launch of the Hyundai Stargazer, Filipino subcompact MPV buyers will again be given another option to choose from in this hotly contested category. Along with the Suzuki Ertiga, the Toyota Veloz and Avanza, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, and the recently launched Nissan Livina, you can see how car manufacturers are going after a bigger slice of this growing pie. The trend is also evident around the ASEAN region, with PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia recently unveiling the

Fuel efficiency with petrol or diesel? The Honda CR-V has got you covered. Currently, the CR-V has three variants: the top-of-the-line SX Diesel 9AT with Honda Sensing technology, the S Diesel 9AT which also comes with Honda Sensing, and the 2.0 S CVT which comes with a petrol engine. The two diesel variants have the same engine, as this is one of the features they share. It is an Earth Dreams Technology DOHC i-DTEC Turbo engine, with 4 cylinders and 16 valves. The S CVT on the other hand a SOHC

Granted, the Ford Ranger was once regarded as one of the most highly-coveted pick-up trucks in America. The fact is, the said truck's nameplate had been used dozens, if not countless of times on different pick-up truck variants sold by Ford Motors ever since it started its operation worldwide, according to reputable sources. But lately, though, the Ford Ranger seems to be sluggishly running out of steam, somewhat being bested out from its formerly pristine glory by another reliably top-notch lin

The Ford Explorer is a popular vehicle that helped popularize the term ‘SUV’ and made it into a common acronym in today’s society. The 2022 Explorer is available in eight variants in the US. However, just the 2.3-L EcoBoost Limited variant is available in the Philippines. The 2022 Ford Explorer carries a 2.3-Liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine powered by gasoline fuel in a 10-speed automatic transmission. It produces an impressive 300 hp and 420 Nm torque at 3,500 rpm. With that powertrain spec