As a motorcycle rider, I am accustomed to using two-wheelers with diminutive dimensions to navigate congested city streets. That is why getting behind the wheel of a rather bulky Honda HR-V was initially daunting. I’d much prefer to ride Hondas with the winged logo. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to drive Honda’s latest crossover, more so because of its Honda Sensing driver-assist technology. Honda Sensing is like Spiderman’s "Spidey-sense" in that it detects potential hazard

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

ICYMI, the Honda Cars dealership near Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina has been closed for a while. The facility has been taken over by Geely. That is why Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is set to inaugurate its 40th dealership in the country by January 2024 at a new location in Marikina City. The carmaker said in a press statement that it held the groundbreaking ceremony for Honda Cars Marikina City (HCMC) on Sept. 20, 2022. It is also the company's 12th Honda Cars dealer in the National Cap

They say that if you don't look back at your car after you've parked it, then you've bought the wrong car. It sounds rather simplistic, but we must admit that there is quite a bit of truth. Here are some head turners on display at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show that would make anyone's garage a wonderful, happy place. Toyota GR 86 Branded with the Gazoo Racing badge that celebrates Toyota's racing spirit, the GR 86 comes in with better steering feedback and sharper handling. It is a

A preview of the 2023 Honda BR-V can be seen at PIMS Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) highlights safety and advanced technology at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). With the theme “Joyful, Safer World,” the Honda exhibit featured the launch of the All-New HR-V RS Turbo grade and the preview of the highly anticipated all-new 2023 Honda BR-V which will be officially available for the Philippine market very soon. The HR-V RS Turbo ads a premium finish to the HR-V lineup. The la

Japan reports that Honda is carrying out the development of new Toyota Corolla Cross's rival, and suggests that it is probably launched later this year, around June to September 2022. Size-wise, the as-yet-unnamed SUV will slot between the all-new Honda HR-V and Honda CR-V. It will be platform mates with the Honda Civic, and is likely to be offered with a regular 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the e:HEV hybrid. Interestingly, the same media outlet reports ‘eyewitness accounts’ th