The Hyundai Stargazer is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) on sale today. Launched in the Philippines on November 2022, its futuristic styling and crisp, seven-seat interior make it a prime candidate to be one of Hyundai Motor Philippines’ best-sellers. But for those who want a Stargazer with a more off-road appearance, there’s always the Stargazer X that’s launching on Aug. 10, 2023 at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show. And even before the offici

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. has just officially announced the upcoming launch of the New Honda City on July 13, 2023. It is now taking in reservations for the facelifted City through its website, www.hondaphil.com, and its dealerships nationwide. Reservations taken from July 1 to 12, 2023, will have a waived fee worth ₱5,000 as long as the units are purchased and released on or before August 31, 2023. HCPI will also have a mall display at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall from July 13 to 16, 2023, sh

If you’re one of the people who miss the little Toyota MR-S, a revival may be in the works. A report from Japanese publication BestCarWeb said Toyota is teaming up with Daihatsu and Suzuki to develop a mid-engined sports car that may be launched in 2025. All three brands will likely have their own versions. The MR-S successor will likely use the same Toyota New Global Architecture platform on the Toyota GR Yaris, with the front end reportedly using the GR Yaris’ suspension. Meanwhile, Daihatsu a

In the recently concluded 8th Philippine International Motor Show, Honda Cars Philippines treated exhibit guests to a preview of the all-new BR-V, which, they say, will be launched locally soon. Yet, with the ongoing semiconductor supply issue, Honda is still unable to give a definite answer as to when. Meanwhile, your money’s buying power gets weaker by the day, and your need for a more spacious family vehicle becomes more urgent, as the kids will be attending face-to-face classes soon…and they

Test-driving a car for a living sure sounds like a lot of fun instead of moping around in a gloomy-drab corners of an empty room. But excitement levels do churn up a notch especially when a person is onboard an avant-garde Geely Coolray but maybe it's way better to keep a sharp eye on those grubby meat-hooks er, fingers of yours as they entangle themselves to ah, one Ford Ecosport’s blunt-sized joystick? Well, Kool (Kool and the Gang) is cool but Coolray was way much cooler than the name (its na

A beautiful machine, the 2022 Honda City combines its looks with great power and efficiency. Now, let’s look at the City under the hood. Under the hood, the Honda City is run by an In-line 4 Cylinder 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine. The main difference of this engine to its predecessor is that it now has dual camshaft. This engine is Euro 4 compliant and is paired with either a manual transmission for the S variant, or CVTs with Earth Dreams Technology for the three variants – the S, the V, and the RS.