Disclosure: Hyundai Philippines lent us the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 test unit for seven days with a full gas tank and access to its RFID cards. If you have watched F1 recently and are a fan of Ferrari, then you will have probably encountered Carlos Sainz, Jr. singing Smooth Operator. While the song itself is self-explanatory in what it's about, it also applies to a recent test unit that we got in the form of the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS. It may not be the fastest version of the vehicle available, like

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) made waves when it launched the all-new CR-V on September 2023. Besides being the latest generation of an iconic model, the 2024 Honda CR-V is likewise the first hybrid in the HCPI lineup since the Honda Legend went off into the sunset some years ago. However, many were startled by the CR-V’s pricetag – the non-hybrid 2WD model starts out at ₱2,100,000, while the top-spec hybrid RS e:HEV costs ₱2,590,000 (just slightly undercutting the Toyota RAV4 HEV). This pr

Subaru has plans to expand its performance lineup of cars further, as the Japanese automaker has released teaser images for the 2024 Subaru WRX TR model. While the vehicle in its entirety has yet to be seen, Subaru has released images of the wheels and Recaro seats of the vehicle. The Japanese automaker says the TR is a "sharper and more enthusiast-focused" model. The first teaser image above showcases the car's wheels with a light gunmetal finish and red Brembo brake calipers, indicating that i

Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming mainstream in the Philippine market as more and more brands are bringing in their own examples. Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s executive order, EVs have become easier to import thanks to zero duties that make these vehicles more affordable to prospective car buyers. Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act" also provides non-fiscal incentives for EV buyers, along with spurring investment into EV infrastructure, w

From Audi to Weltmeister, it seems that every major carmaker is offering a battery-electric vehicle (EV) in the Philippines. Of course, these companies are taking advantage of the zero duties on imported EVs and parts, which has led to huge price drops for many EV models like the Nissan LEAF. There’s also Republic Act 11697 or the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act,” which not only offers non-financial incentives for EV owners, but also provides a roadmap for infrastructure like charging

One of the perks of being a carmaker in South Korea is that you can collaborate with some of the hottest K-pop groups in the world. Hyundai Motor Company did just that by tying up with boy band BTS for a remake of the group's hit song "Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)" for the "Goal of the Century" World Cup campaign song. The new music video was released on the Hyundai Motor Company YouTube channel on Sept. 23, 2022 and can be streamed through Spotify and Apple Music. Aside from revised