Will it be a go or a no? This has been the lingering question about the Mazda6's successor ever since Mazda Japan showcased its Vision Coupe Concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda6 (and its predecessor, the 626) have traditionally been midsize, front-wheel-drive sedans with class-leading handling. But the next iteration of the long-running nameplate may ride on the same rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform as the Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-90 luxury crossovers, according to a report by Japanes

The launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V marked the return of an electrified model in the carmaker’s Philippine lineup following the phaseout of the Legend luxury sedan some years ago. The CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to an electric motor. The combined output is 184 PS and 355 Nm of torque, coursed through a continuously variable transmission. The e:HEV full-hybrid system also has an EV Drive Mode that lets the vehicle run solely on battery

It's no secret that Chinese cars are coming in droves into the Philippine market. The 2023 Manila International Auto Show revealed this as many Chinese brands debuted, featuring a stellar lineup of crossovers, all ready to shake up the segment. While most of these new Chinese brands played it safe with entries into the affordable sub and compact crossover segment, Changan played it differently with an entry into the premium crossover market with the Changan Uni-K. While it was not launched at th

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) takes its role in instilling road safety in the youth quite seriously. In partnership with AISEC, an international student youth leader organization, the Road Safety and Honda SENSING Experience for students was held last October 8th at the HCPI office in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The program aims to advance the consciousness and appreciation of young drivers for road safety and demonstrate how advanced safety technologies like Honda SENSING promote safe driving thro

The global semiconductor shortage for automobiles is taking a toll on local deliveries of the all-new Honda HR-V crossover. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced in a Sept. 24, 2022 Facebook post that the arrival of the HR-V is pushed back indefinitely. "As we remain committed to providing our customers with world-class vehicles, we are appealing for more understanding on the delayed arrival of the All-New Honda HR-V," the company said. "This has been due to a global parts shortage that c

Because of the continuously fluctuating fuel prices nowadays, aside from walking or riding a bicycle, what we need is a fuel-efficient vehicle to take us from point A to point B. No one could agree more to that, I bet. To answer that, several automakers are developing ways to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicle models. But among all vehicles available in the local market today, the 2022 Suzuki S-Presso promises not just affordability, but fuel efficiency. What can we expect from the 202