Largely wonderful weather this last week! As the holiday season draws near, it’s been clear skies with cool, refreshing breezes that can help us lay off the air-conditioning (and, consequently, bring our sky-high electric bills down). Despite the chilliness rolling in, it’s been a hot week for one Asian carmaker – and for once, it isn’t from China! Hyundai Philippines launched two new models last week and is mulling over bringing even more. The South Korean company is among your five favorite st

Hyundai Mobility Thailand has just revealed the 2024 Hyundai Stargazer X, a new variant of the MPV that gives it more SUV-like looks and other special equipment to separate it from the rest. Regarding its special equipment, the Thailand model gets a new front grille, front bumpers, rear bumpers, body cladding, roof rails, and a set of new 17-inch alloy wheels. Also read: GIIAS: Hyundai Stargazer X launched, to arrive in the Philippines in Q4 The changes don’t just stop with the exterior of the S

The Hyundai Mobility Experience roadshow and test drive event is happening this weekend, March 25 and 26th, at the SM Aura in BGC. Hyundai Motor Philippines' current lineup, which includes the Staria van, the Tucson crossover, the Stagazer MPV, and the Creta subcompact crossover, is on hand for customers to sit down and explore. The roadshow also offers a ₱10,000 discount voucher for customers who will place reservations for either the Hyundai Creta (Specs | News) or Stargazer during the display

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may not have four hummingbirds, three French hens, and two turtle doves, but it has enough deals to fill your 12 days of Christmas with cars. In a December 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it is offering three promos for 12 Toyota models until Dec. 31, 2022. These include: Pay Low – 15-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay, includes free insurance, three-year LTO registration with no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda

The all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza could make its debut in Indonesia as early as November, eventually replacing the second-generation model that has been on sale for 10 years. According to Indonesian portal OtoDriver, the 2022 Toyota Avanza would be launched at the upcoming Indonesia Motor Show 2021 (Gaikindo), which begins on November 11, 2021. In addition to the modern new design and additional safety features, the new Avanza will critically abandon the current generation of rear wheel drive layou