As I write this, a great haze has blanketed the whole of Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon. That’s because Taal Volcano is once again spewing noxious ash clouds, similar to what it did in 2020 before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle emissions according to PAGASA. Although a worldwide virus outbreak seems unlikely, it’s best to stay indoors and wear a strong N95 mask to keep your lungs safe. And while you’re cooped up, you can read through the five favorite stories for Septem

We’re more than halfway through the year and powerful rain showers are hitting the country. Although cars have long been built to take on wet weather, decades of technological advancements have helped make driving in the rain almost as easy as driving in the dry. Ford Philippines announced in a June 2023 press statement that its latest Ranger pick-up and Everest sport-utility vehicle come with various features to handle everything from strong downpours to deep floods. Here’s a look at what they

It's no secret that Isuzu and Mazda have worked together for the next-generation versions of their pickup trucks. The Isuzu D-MAX, after all, is the basis for the Mazda BT-50, as they share the same body, chassis, engine and a few interior bits. However, don’t let a front-end swap fool you, as Mazda has done its best to separate the BT-50 from its mechanical twin. For this comparison, we will put the Isuzu D-MAX LS-A 4x2 against the Mazda BT-50 (Specs | News) 4x2 as they are the closest to one a

For this comparison, we will look at the exteriors of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and the 2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport to see which one comes out as the tougher truck. We will look at their dimensions and much more to see which one, based on their exteriors, is the more capable off-road warrior. Also read: Which engine turbocharged it better? The next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor or the Toyota Hilux GR Sport? Wide, large, and in-charge As this is an exterior comparison between two large pickup trucks, h

Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation For a time in the early 2000s up until the mid-2010s, the Mitsubishi Strada was considered a pure urbanite pickup. A seemingly short bed aft of the cabin, a torquey engine, and a sturdy build made the beast of burden more fit as an urban hauler or occasional minimal cargo out-of-town traveler. The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada has now gone back to its carry-all origins. The unit currently has a bed that can handle a bevy of agriculture, a mai

If a person is planning on acquiring a pickup truck, most likely, that person is planning to have an off-road adventure. In some circumstances, some people need a pickup truck to move several pieces of stuff across cities. But with whatever they are planning to do with a pickup truck like the Mazda BT-50, it is necessary to know its pros and cons to gauge whether it would be the perfect fit for their needs and wants. Here are some of the pros and cons of the 2022 Mazda BT-50: Pros It is the most