Disclosure: Nissan Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL for seven days. It was delivered with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cars. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. Prudence is a virtue that seems to be going the way of the dodo. With social media constantly bombarding us on how we should live (largely from so-called “influencers,” many of whom are able to do what they do because they are “stealth endorsers” who get freebies and perks), thinking things through can

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

Catch the 2023 Ford Territory at a major mall near you as Ford Philippines brings its newest crossover on a nationwide tour. The all-new Territory was officially launched at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), with reservations now being accepted online. The American automaker said in an April 2023 press statement that the tour lets customers and on-lookers see the vehicle in the metal, along with enabling buyers to inquire about product details and available financing schemes. “We a

Disclaimer: GAC Motor Philippines kindly lent me an Empow GB for one week with a full tank of gas and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. The GAC Empow launched onto the scene on January 2023, marketed as a sports sedan. It has everything going for it – it has the looks, features and even the power to boot. It also comes with the latest technology, making the vehicle easier to drive and safe. These features put the Empow in the direct firing line of the Honda Civic, anoth

Mini Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Toyota Avanza has been in the automotive market since 2003. It has gained popularity and trust over the years because of its exemplary performance despite its affordable price point. By the time 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that some markets, including the Philippines, will no longer have its top-of-the-line variant Toyota Avanza Veloz, as the Veloz gained its nameplate. The Toyota Veloz Toyota found a segment in the market perfect for a premium alter

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has unveiled the all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza – one of their entries into the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) class. The Avanza has been around since December 2003, and for this year’s version, it wowed the automotive industry with its impressively upgraded looks, innovated features, and developed functionalities. How popular is Toyota Avanza in the Philippines? Multi-purpose vehicles like the Toyota Avanza gets the attention of the majority in several countries, includi