If you’ve always known Kia as a value-for-money brand, you’re slightly behind the times. Lately, the South Korean carmaker has been reinventing itself with classier showrooms and an updated customer experience as part of its new global brand identity. The Gateway Group just reopened its revamped Kia Dasmariñas dealership with a new look and is promising to deliver a much-improved service to the Kia customers in the area. Along with AC Motors, the distributor of Kia vehicles and services in the P

The Toyota Corolla Cross has just been updated in its home market of Japan. The 5-seater crossover gets a refreshed look thanks to its new bumper and grille combination, along with a new set of alloy wheels. However, Toyota didn’t just stop there as it has also given it a slight increase in power as it has a new 2.0-liter under the hood. It now comes with a Dynamic Force M20A-FKS engine, which is present in the non-hybrid version of the crossover. More power It is the same engine used in many ot

Mazda Philippines officially launched the 2024 Mazda CX-90 mild-hybrid luxury crossover, the brand’s new flagship model, on Sept. 22, 2023. Built on the brand’s large product platform, the three-row CX-90 blends performance and refinement into one premium package. “The first-ever Mazda CX-90 is the pinnacle of Mazda Premium," said Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan. "It is our most advanced model ever with exceptional levels of sophistication all throughout that can be enjoyed not ju

The Mazda CX-60 recently launched in the Philippine market. It brings new technology, a powerful 3.3-liter motor, and a mild-hybrid system that helps fuel economy while adding a bit of power to the SUV. We will compare it against the recently launched Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATC and the BMW X3 xDrive20d Professional to see if Mazda has what it takes to compete against established European luxury brands. To keep things fair for the Mercedes-Benz, which only has one variant available in the Philip

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner matches its older sibling, the IONIQ 5's, winning ways as it takes the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year titles at the World Car Awards 2023. This year’s trophy haul matches what the IONIQ 5 won last year at the World Car Awards. The WCA’s international jury of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries voted in favor of the IONIQ 6 for its “unique aerodynamic design and outstanding all-electr

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