Disclosure: Nissan Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL for seven days. It was delivered with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cars. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. Prudence is a virtue that seems to be going the way of the dodo. With social media constantly bombarding us on how we should live (largely from so-called “influencers,” many of whom are able to do what they do because they are “stealth endorsers” who get freebies and perks), thinking things through can

"After many successful years, Mazda will discontinue CX-9 for the US market following the 2023 model year. Offering a unique blend of utility, performance, design and premium sensibilities, CX-9 proved to be a very capable family vehicle paving the way for Mazda’s next generation of vehicles, like the first-ever 2024 CX-90. Mazda’s deep-rooted commitment to deliver the best human-centric experience has remained at the very heart of our business and can be seen in the continual evolution of our v

The Mazda CX-90 is set to launch soon, bringing the brand’s latest hybrid technology and styling. To celebrate this occasion and to build up hype for the vehicle, Mazda has released a short, unboxed teaser video for the Mazda CX-90. The Mazda CX-90 is the brand’s first widely available electric vehicle, promising a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a new inline-six gasoline engine. While January 12, 2023, was reportedly the unveiling date, Mazda has chosen to reveal the vehicle to the world at a di

The all-new BMW iX3 has been confirmed for launch in the Philippines on Jan. 23, 2023. In 2022, local BMW distributor SMC Asia Car Distributor Inc. announced that it would debut four electric vehicles in the market for this year. The iX3 crossover is the first one confirmed for the Philippines. It will join the BMW iX crossover in the brand's expanding electric vehicle lineup. Although official specifications have yet to be released, we can look to other markets to see what we might get locally.

The Toyota Rav4 has been around in the market since 1994. And as time goes by, it evolves to be more mature and modern-looking like its rivals and siblings. Following the automotive industry's innovation, the 2022 Toyota Rav4 comes as a hybrid vehicle, which is a big step for its Japanese automaker moving forward. Several factors make it stand out among its hybrid vehicle competitors in the market. Prices and Colors The 2022 Toyota Rav4 is available in two variants in the Philippine market – the

The Hyundai Motor Company’s B-segment SUV Kona is back with a facelift. The 2022 Hyundai Kona is a five-door subcompact sport utility vehicle that was first launched in June 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. After a year, the Kona was brought out to the 2018 Manila International Auto Show and has been available in the Philippine automotive market a month after. Variants The variants that have been globally launched this year are the 2.0-liter gasoline, Hybrid, and the N Line. In the Philippines, the 2