Mitsubishi Motors is pulling out of the Chinese market. The Japanese automaker has already started final talks with its partner company, Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC). Mitsubishi said it is exiting the Chinese market because of sluggish sales, the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) and local brands stepping up their game. Other Japanese brands are also struggling against the homegrown competition, which may indicate that they must review their strategies for the Chinese market. Mitsu

One look at the landscape changes that have happened to our roads makes it clear that Chinese cars are here to stay, regardless of how many Filipinos try to resist. They’re affordable, powerful, well-equipped, and in many cases, quite stylish. But have you ever noticed how many seem so similar under the skin? Eagle-eyed buyers will note that many cars sourced from China have engines that rarely exceed 1500cc, whether in turbocharged or naturally aspirated guise. That’s not for convenience’s sake

Toyota Motor Corp is testing out liquid hydrogen as an alternative fuel source for its next generation of vehicles. The Japanese automaker entered a race car powered by liquid hydrogen into a 24-hour endurance race in central Japan to test its new technology. It was also the first liquid hydrogen vehicle to participate in an official race anywhere in the world. Toyota thinks hydrogen will be a better alternative to fossil fuels amid tightening environmental regulations as hydrogen does not emit

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

Hybrid cars are getting more and more traction in the Philippines, and this is not a fluke or a trend that will dissipate. Of course, there is always the idea that cars running on diesel and petrol will always be preferred but to those who can afford it, a hybrid car seems like a logical choice as gas prices constantly seem to go up every week. Enter Toyota's affordable entry into the hybrid car segment. One that is very familiar to its loyal clientele, is the Toyota Altis. Now, the Altis has si

In the past years, Peugeot 5008 has set a standard because of its impressive road performance as a multi-purpose vehicle. As Peugeot changed its classification and became a sport utility vehicle, the automotive industry was eager to know if its performance now will say for itself that it is indeed fit to be an SUV. The SUV class has been the most popular in the past few years and has evolved and is continuously innovating towards automotive advancement. With that, the 5008 was expected to return