Despite issues surrounding the 2024 Toyota Vios AC100 about its previous safety testing, the popular Japanese sedan still got a five-star rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP). On April 2023, the Vios was caught in a crash-test scandal, where the vehicle tested where sample units were found to have had a notch in their door sidings that would minimize the risk during side impact testing. However, this would break with a sharp edge that could cause injury to the occupant

The Toyota Vios remains to be one of the best-selling cars in the Philippines. Since its debut in 2003, it has dominated the B-segment by offering the ideal blend of practicality, performance and running costs. Indeed, it is the go-to choice of fleet buyers who need a tough subcompact car, such as taxi operators, driving schools, the police and even racing drivers. That’s why when a new Vios arrives, it’s always big news. Indonesia was the third Southeast Asian country after Thailand and Laos to

The Four Rings are coming back to the pinnacle of motorsport. Audi has confirmed its participation in Formula One as a constructor starting in the 2026 season. Together with sister brand Porsche, the two Volkswagen Group companies are presumed to compete under different setups. Audi will be a full-blown manufacturer entry, while Porsche will be an engine supplier to Red Bull Racing. Porsche is also said to be in the process of buying a 50% stake in the championship-winning team. Audi is currentl

We Filipinos are very fond of the saying, "Saka na lang." Especially when there's a lack of money to spend on something. We say this because we don't have the means to pursue or buy something. It's like, "I like that dress, but saka na lang." Or, "I like to travel, but saka na lang." We are sometimes deprived of the things that we want to have and want to do because we are aware of how costly they would be, like going for a road trip every weekend, or unwinding and relaxing outside the city befo

(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

Looking back when the Hyundai Accent was just first introduced in 1994, a lot has improved and changed throughout the years. Back then, Hyundai offers the Accent in hatchback and sedan. But for this year, Hyundai has decided to launch the model in a subcompact sedan type of vehicle only. This South Korean-made car model has gained popularity in the Philippines along with its competitors in the automotive market. This may not be the best in its class, but its twenty-eight years of existence on th