SMC Asia Car Distributor’s Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is hosting another round of its BMW Test Fest. The event will happen on November 11, with the brand’s iconic models, such as the BMW 3 Series, BMW X1, and BMW X3, available for unlimited test drives from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Cafe Alibi in Taguig. The new BMW iX3 will allow interested buyers to enjoy a fully electrified product experience. Aside from the chance to get behind the wheel of these thri

June and July are becoming interesting in the Philippines as plenty of new models are set to enter the country. These new cars are all-new models or updated nameplates that will soon be available on the local market. That said, we have created a quick speculated and confirmed launch list of all-new and facelifted vehicles for you to look forward to in the two coming months. Before we proceed with the list, we would like to remind you that the automakers still reserve the right to change their la

Ford Philippines continued its strong sales performance in 2022 as it sold 16,244 units from January to September this year. This is a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2021. With a total of 7,484 units sold in the first nine months of the year, the Ford Ranger led the lineup in sales with an increase of 12% in year-to-date sales compared to last year. The Ford Territory, meanwhile, also improved by 29% in year-to-date sales, with 6,430 examples sold from January to September this year

Mazda always amazes me with their stunning exterior designs as I have also never seen a model of theirs that isn’t good-looking. I have asked myself before, “Is Mazda a luxury car?” as the brand was already registered as a pretty model in my head. Its car models are always sophisticated and elegant-looking as if they were for executives and celebrities. When I saw the BT-50 pickup truck, it was as good-looking as its other sibling sedan models. I wondered if it can perform beastly like its compe

The 2022 Kia Sorento is a mid-size subcompact SUV that falls under the premium category because of its price range, starting at more than two million pesos in the Philippines. At that price for a car, it is inevitable for us to expect that all its features and functionalities are premium, as much as possible. When it comes to looks, it is undeniable that it has a sophisticated and elegant-looking exterior that has an intimidating presence on the road. The automotive modernity reflects from its f

The Toyota Fortuner balances power and fuel economy. With two different engines across its variants, let’s find out what’s under the hood of the Toyota Fortuner. Across the variants of the Fortuner are two engines that drive the best selling PPV of Toyota. Let’s start with the engine from the G and A variants. Under their hood is a 2.4-liter 2DG-FTV Diesel Engine. This produces 148 horsepower and 400 newton meters of torque. This is actually not too bad at all. In terms of fuel economy, this eng