When print, radio, and television were the only sources of information, this was how a person, a brand, or even a whole country was brought down. The relentless negative narratives pushed by agenda-driven personalities would ensure that all mass media was fed with the storylines crafted to shape public opinion for or against a target. In today’s age of social media, the same is true but on a magnified scale. News and information travel faster. More opinions are heard by a larger audience than ev

When Suzuki Philippines first launched the Suzuki S-Presso in the country, It knew that the small hatchback would be a hit thanks to its affordable pricing and sensible features. However, there was just one flaw with the vehicle that many would-be customers found to be a deal breaker in some instances – the S-Presso did not come with an automatic transmission. Fast forward to 2023 and Suzuki has finally brought in a new S-Presso variant with its Auto Gear Shift (AGS) transmission. The gearbox is

Whether you’re eyeing your very first car or need a tiny urban runabout, the Philippine car market has plenty of choices. There are various small hatchbacks like the Mitsubishi Mirage, the Toyota Wigo, and the Suzuki S-Presso. But Chinese carmaker Jetour, a subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, is wading into battle with something completely different. The Jetour Ice Cream EV is a three-door battery-electric vehicle (EV) that can seat four people and travel up to 170 km before needing a full ch

At some point or another, during your elementary and high school days, there was one student who always got a big chunk of the achievement awards. In a similar vein (albeit in the Philippine auto industry setting), that student is Toyota Motor Philippines. According to information gleaned from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), which is the largest automotive group in the country, Toyota once again dominated in 2022 by having eight of the top 10 models and nine o

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation was known for introducing mini cars, and it was hailed in Japan as the fourth largest automobile brand after Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Suzuki has always been considered by Filipinos as the company produces competitive yet affordable vehicles. This 2022, the Suzuki S-Presso is the most affordable city car in the country along with promising fuel efficiency. That is why the S-Presso is gaining popularity nowadays. Prices and Colors The 2022 Suzuki S-Pre

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Rush has a 4 Cylinder, In-line, 16 Valve DOHC, Chain Drive with Dual VVT-I engine, which has a power output of 102 horsepower and 134 Newton meters of torque. Its engine is paired with either a manual transmission or an automatic. This engine is quite proportionate to its size, and this is an important factor to consider when talking about power to weight ratio. Think about a much smaller vehicle, the Wigo, and with its size, it comes with a small engine; that