Toyota Motor Philippines offers a wide range of hybrid-electric vehicles for car buyers who aren’t quite ready to go full-electric. But another Japanese carmaker plans to enter the local hybrid market – one that has been developing these types of cars for almost as long as Toyota. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) assistant vice president Misa Abe told AutoFun Philippines that the company plans to offer more than one hybrid model starting 2023. She also mentioned that these will be hybrids that

If the January 2023 global debut of the five-door Suzuki Jimny sport-utility vehicle (SUV) was a pleasant surprise, then prepare for a “shocker” with this new variant. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that Suzuki is planning to roll out an electric-vehicle (EV) version of the Jimny by 2024. According to a presentation by the company, the small SUV will be one of five battery EVs that it will introduce in Europe by next year. The Jimny is currently offered with two gasol

Before this piece elicits negative comments, this is just an observation, not an actual head-to-head comparison. The Suzuki Jimny and the outgoing Ford Ranger Raptor are very different, not just in terms of price, but also in their approach to addressing their owners' off-roading itch. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. And truth be told, both vehicles are highly capable and have become the best-selling models in their respective categories. But why would anyone pick one model over another?

A road crash is one of the biggest disasters any motorist can face. And it’s not just the hassle of delayed journeys and repair costs. A road crash can also result in life-altering injuries or, worse, death. Although none of us intentionally go out crashing our cars, modern traffic conditions have made things challenging even for the most careful and astute drivers. That’s where active safety systems come in. Unlike passive safety systems like seatbelts and airbags, which minimize the harm that

The Suzuki Jimny is a bit of an anachronism. In a world where big and small unibody crossovers rule the roost, this little, three-door sport-utility vehicle (SUV) of the old school soldiers on and garners fans from young and old buyers. Old school because the Jimny has more in common with seven-seat SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Montero Sport than its cute and chunky looks suggest. Under its boxy exterior lays an even tougher ladder-frame chassis, with stiff suspension and tiny ov

The fastest-growing segment in the Philippines is arguably the one most confusing – the Subcompact Crossover SUV. What even is it? It’s a minuscule SUV based on an already tiny Hatchback. Think high-riding Toyota Yaris. So why is it in demand? Simple: It’s an SUV minus the size. It affords people the Adventurer lifestyle without sacrificing practicality, ease of drivability, and fuel consumption. No surprise, companies that cashed in on the trend mostly come from China, a country that’s effectiv