Minute dimensions, generous ground clearance, and no clutch pedal. These three ingredients form the recipe for sales success in the Philippines. And no car has done it quite as well thus far as the Toyota Raize subcompact crossover. But the little Toyota faces stiff competition from the Chinese carmaker that’s always full of surprises – the new Geely GX3 Pro is priced close to the Raize E CVT, while offering more generous equipment levels. Let’s pit these two in a Spec Showdown to see which come

Can you imagine a day without using your smartphone? I find the mere prospect absolutely tantalizing – no social media, no emails, no instant messaging. It will feel like 1998 all over again! But the stress that we get from our smartphones is actually a consequence of how immensely capable mobile technology has become. Instead of having to carry a cellphone, a camera and a laptop for work (as we did in the olden days), the smartphone has integrated all essential functions into one handy unit. An

Although Mazda Philippines is pivoting more towards crossovers, there’s still something deeply appealing about its subcompact Mazda2. From its sharp styling to its class-leading driving dynamics, the little Mazda proves that, even after nine years, a small car doesn’t have to be a life sentence to a dull drive. In Thailand, the Mazda2 has gotten a makeover, with the facelifted model launching on June 21, 2023. Aside from the new looks, it gets upgrades to its safety features to put it on par wit

When we see a good-looking car on the road, a head-turner that seems splendid, we may think that it doesn’t come with flaws. We are attracted to the physical looks of the car to the extent of forgetting that, just like any vehicle, it comes with disadvantages. The Honda HR-V is undeniably a good-looking car ever since, especially now. But does its gorgeous exterior a manifestation of its totality? Pros It has evolved into a more gorgeous-looking car. Throughout the years, Honda HR-V has always b

(Images from Honda PH) The Honda City is a well-known car of choice when it comes to fuel efficiency. As the car’s namesake, it probably made to be one of Honda’s daily drivers. Combining the looks with engine efficiency and reliability, the Honda City is a great car for new car owners and for those looking for a car with a low maintenance schedule but has the reliability for racking up the kilometers while keeping the cost of fuel manageable as it skyrockets every week in the Philippines. The I

Among these past few years’ sedan-type car model entries, Nissan Almera was not as popular as its competitors like Honda Civic and Toyota Vios. According to the reviews of last year’s edition, some are not that much of a fan of some of Nissan Almera’s features. However, the Nissan Almera is also a popular car model in the automotive market. Looking further, whether the Almera is a good choice or not, really depends upon your knowledge of the model. If you are planning on including Nissan Almera