When the opportunity for a long weekend presents itself, you take it as a break from your busy work week. It's a great time to go on a road trip or catch up with friends. That’s precisely what I did with my recent Hyundai Stargazer test unit on loan. It was the perfect opportunity to test if the South Korean 7-seater had what it took to be the ultimate “barkada” mobile and if it had what it took to be a proper multi-purpose vehicle. The road trip we would embark on would start in Quezon City and

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently launched the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross. Aside from the crossover launch, the Japanese automaker had its entire lineup of hybrid vehicles on display, with test drives available for each model. While we tested the Toyota Yaris Cross first, we also got the chance to test out the 2024 Toyota Zenix to see what the new MPV has to offer, especially as it is the successor to the Toyota Innova that now comes with a hybrid drivetrain instead of its old turbo diesel se

As the new and improved 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross launch is fast approaching, it would be fun to compare it with one of its closest rivals in its segment. This is none other than the Nissan Livina, which has similar features and capabilities, not to mention the same platform and bits. From the looks of it, if the local spec Mitsubishi Xpander Cross comes with all the features like the one showcased during the Indonesia International Motor Show, then here are five good reasons why it could be

Throughout 2022, the Philippines has experienced hardship and calamity left and right. From raging typhoons to runaway inflation, it seems the year decided not to be kind to the resilient Filipinos. That same resiliency can be found in the robust car market that sells some of the cheapest cars we've seen in a decade. Here we round up 10 of the cheapest cars available to Filipino buyers, and if you stick around to the last vehicle, there is a bonus choice that may prove interesting to many. 10. C

The Chevrolet Trailblazer was originally a mid-size SUV entry since 1998 before it bid its goodbye in 2020. The automotive industry never thought that the Trailblazer would make a comeback as a subcompact crossover SUV in the same year. When Chevrolet unveiled the all-new Trailblazer, it has been phenomenally recognized as one of the most good-looking crossovers in the Philippines and internationally. The change in class of the Trailblazer may have been an answer of the American manufacturer to

If you are planning on getting the Toyota HiAce, surely it is because you need a massive amount of space to move your cargo or accommodate a large group of people to go places. Whatever might be your reason in considering the HiAce to be on your shortlist, it is a must to know if this giant could take your massive load with an impressive performance. Reliability isn’t a question if we are talking about Toyota Motor Corporation’s vehicle models, as the Japanese manufacturer is known for reliabili