The BYD ATTO 3 electric vehicle (EV) has been given a 5-star rating by the Green New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP). Unlike other NCAPs that focus on crash safety, the Green NCAP is an independent initiative promoting the development of clean and energy-efficient cars. The BYD EV was assessed in various test categories, such as low consumption and efficiency in cold and warm laboratory tests, highway cycle and on-road tests. In order to get a 5-star rating, the vehicle must get top scores in th

Many carmakers often use “mules” to test their own prototype components under complete secrecy. In some cases, they go to even greater lengths by utilizing the bodyshell of a car from another brand. For instance, Jaguar famously tested the turbocharged V6 engine of its XJ220 supercar by shoving it into the back of an old Ford Transit van – creating one of the fastest commercial vehicles in the world in the process. It seems that automakers are back to the same old tricks, as Carscoops reported o

Ford Philippines conducted on Sept. 29, 2022, its first face-to-face session of its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) workshop since the COVID-19 pandemic started two years ago. Hundreds of participants, which included students, professional drivers, traffic enforcers, and the media, gathered at The Levels by Filinvest in Alabang to attend training sessions conducted by Tuason Racing School. The program, now in its 14th year, covered various topics to keep drivers safe on the road. These include ba

What do Filipino politicians and celebrities consider in buying premium vehicles like the Land Cruiser? As the LC 300 is one of the most common vehicle models used by public personalities and high society people in the country. It is priced starts at more than five million Philippine pesos, which is more than double the price of the advanced SUVs in the market today. What do its critics have to say about the 2022 Land Cruiser 300? Pros Its style design is classic premium. Since 1951, the Toyota

Korean automaker Kia Corporation received numerous nods as their high-end mid-size crossover Kia Sorento came as a gorgeous-looking car model with remarkable performance. Some car enthusiasts say that it is one of the well-powered and well-groomed vehicles of our generation. Now that the Sorento is in its fourth generation, there are several advanced technology features in it. But Kia has plans on improving more in the coming years, which means that this well-performing and good-looking car stil

Sleekier but also much sportier-looking cars seem quite likely the norm nowadays, especially in the robust global car marketplace that seems to exponentially grow to ever-changing complexity with each passing year. This in turn, perhaps better reflects the recently ongoing stiffer competition occurring among top corporate car giants whose collective willing hands just seem to can’t get enough of that much-coveted chunky slice of pie as car revenues from the US automotive aftermarket continue to