Articles about Japanese Cars

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Looking for a way to steer clear of COVID-19 without being cooped up by yourself inside a room all day? According to experts, staying outside is one way of keeping safe from the virus.No, not at an air-conditioned mall

Bring it back

One of 2020's headline acts-in the world of cars, at least-has been the Honda e. It's as overly cute and proudly Japanese as urban transport gets. Or so you'd think...That'd be ignoring what Honda got

This generation is now 13 years old

It's a monstrous looking thing, isn't it? This is the Nissan GT-R Nismo, and it may be among the last GT-Rs to roll officially out of the factory. Perhaps the last.That ought not to be a colossal

It’s not a passenger car, though

The Toyota Land Cruiser continues to be the gift that just keeps on giving. No, there's still no word regarding what to expect from the next-generation model-but what the Japanese carmaker has been working on in Australia may be

For a hassle-free start to car ownership

Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP) has a special gift in store for customers to kick off 2021: Every purchase of a Subaru Forester or XV is now available with a free P50,000 service voucher.The company says the service voucher can be

These kei-car concepts are utterly crazy but completely lovable

Great news! The Tokyo Auto Salon may be going virtual this year, but thankfully our old pals at Daihatsu have lost none of their creative spirit. Click these blue words if you're not sure what we're talking about.That link

How does the base variant perform?

There are two types of people who enter a dealership: Those who immediately look at the top-spec offering and make their way down the lineup, and those who start with the base model to see where their budget will take them

One tough-looking truck

There's a fine line between liking tough trucks and looking like you're overcompensating for something. Go overboard with the accessories, and you're just as likely to draw eye rolls along with admiration. That said, car manufacturers usually know what

At least it’s free

You might want to sit down for this if you already managed to buy tickets for the 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon.Event management has announced the cancellation of this year's physical Tokyo Auto Salon to give "priority to the safety of

Good move

Physical car launches aren't the only auto industry staple to take a backseat because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even dealership openings have had to go virtual-not that this is an issue, as Suzuki Philippines is showing.The Japanese car

More carmakers should do this

Some will tell you that hunting for car parts can be a fun, fulfilling experience. Browsing forums, visiting countless shops, meeting fellow owners and asking around-it's all part of the experience of owning an old-school ride, you'll be

The next Toyobaru will be a much high-riding vehicle than the 86/BRZ

Subaru, just like almost every other mainstream carmaker, is working on an all-electric SUV. In a tiny 125-word statement, the manufacturer says its first EV will be a "midsize SUV, similar in size to the Subaru Forester." It will be

It’s for sale, too

SUVs have come a long way over the past couple of decades. Suspensions are plusher, safety features are more advanced, and car manufacturers keep on finding ways to pack convenience into each new model generation. It's a drastically different segment now

Excited for this, too?

It seems like forever since Nissan first announced that the Leaf would be making its way to Philippine shores. The Japanese carmaker confirmed the EV for our market in early 2019, saying it would arrive sometime in 2020.Well, 2020 is coming

We wish all manufacturers had this

Having your car serviced under the new normal is a little different. You have quite a few extra things to consider, such as how long you'll potentially be exposed at a service center or how to safely get around without your

Looking for an extra Christmas gift this year?

Automotive promos and discounts are about a dime a dozen during the Christmas season, so we truly do appreciate it when manufacturers go out of their way to find unique ways to sweeten a deal. This Subaru promo is a pretty neat

In case the stock look wasn’t cutting it for you

So, what do you guys think of the Honda City hatchback? We think it's a looker-so much so that we guess the idea of Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) potentially replacing the Jazz with this thing doesn't sting as much

Who else misses the Trooper?

P100,000 is a lot for a 30-year-old car. For most people. If, however, you know what you're looking for, that sum could end up being quite the deal. We can imagine that more than a fair share of

How does its style compare to the last one?

Here it is, the new Nissan Terra. The refreshed midsize SUV has just been unveiled in the Middle East as the X-Terra, and frankly, this is about as substantial as refreshes come.If you look at this vehicle from either the

Like it?

The new Nissan Terra is about to break cover with what will likely be a new face, a redesigned rear, and a revamped interior. This isn't stopping the Japanese carmaker from releasing a considerably more subtle update for the Thai market,