What's this, you may be wondering. Why are the same badges being compared, instead of different automotive brands like we normally do? Well, why not? Sometimes people hone in on a specific brand and just decide among what's available in
In the blue corner, we have a car you'll recognize because they're bloody everywhere. Ubiquity, thy name is Fiesta-if you don't have one yourself, the odds you're closely related to someone who does are overwhelming. Yep, it'
Buyer dilemmas between similarly priced and spec'd models in the same segment are perhaps the very reason that we motoring journalists even have jobs in the first place. In every review, we do our best to be objective and to identify
Affordable, capable motorbikes like these can appeal to car lovers, too
Was it just a coincidence? Or was it dictated by market forces?Amid the world premiere of mostly prototype cars and bikes that reflect the future of mobility, Japanese motorcycle manufacturers Suzuki and Kawasaki took the wraps off their sporty yet affordable
The Toyota Land Cruiser is said to be the world standard for what an all-terrain vehicle should be. It is one of the most durable and reliable trucks in the world and will handle just about any terrain you throw it
Earlier this week, the Zupra zaw off the BMW Z4. Apologies. That didn't surprise me. I suspect that BMW never realized it was in a deadly head-to-head with Toyota-The Germans were just going through the motions of creating
The midsize SUVs you see here aren't exactly new. The Ford Everest was launched in the country back in 2015, while the Mitsubishi Montero Sport came out the following year. The former will soon be replaced by a refreshed version (which
Gran Turismo is used loosely to refer to just about anything designed to cover distances rapidly. Modern GTs are lighter, more fuel-efficient, and more innovative, but nowhere near as stylish as their predecessors. Still, with smaller engines providing double the efficiency,
The Explorer Sport doesn't drive so much as swagger. Even before you see it, you can almost sense the big Ford roll up beside you at a stoplight. Such is its presence. And while it looked sleek enough when it launched,
Alas, the decline of this segment's popularity tolled the death knell for the compact-car tuning trend. Today, trucks, SUVs and other 4x4's rule the roost for enthusiasts looking for a daily-driver-and-toy-car project. But things are
The HR-V is a nameplate we first encountered way back in the late '90s as the shoe of Voltes V. Today's HR-V is a slick piece of work, and arguably the best-looking Honda of the lot.The Japanese
For the first time, Jeep's authorized local distributor, Auto Nation Group, is finally offering a Wrangler variant that costs just below P2 million. The Wrangler Unlimited Sport, at P1.99 million, is finally within reach of buyers who want more
The Mazda 6 has won so many awards and citations over the past few years that it enters this comparo as a favorite. And yet this isn't exactly the Mazda 6 that we all know. That distinctively slinky sedan has been
Ford knows trucks, and even its Asian offspring, the Ranger, is truly impressive. The last update saw it with a raft of improvements: electric power steering, more safety features, improved in-car electronics, and a refined engine that is less noisy and
The third-generation Jazz remains a popular choice among five-doors in the B-segment thanks to Honda's premium brand cachet, renowned reliability, and clever engineering. Arguably, it's the abundance of space for a car in this class that has
CHEVROLET TRAXThe Trax is an interesting take on the hot subcompact crossover segment. Whereas the pioneers of this category tried hard to mimic SUVs in looks, the newer vehicles aim for a sportier, funkier vibe. The Ford Ecosport still carries SUV styling
While the subcompact sedan segment remains to have the biggest volume in our market in terms of sales, the category that is currently the hottest is the one for diesel midsize SUVs. Yep, the segment that includes the most sought-after vehicles
If you bought our Japan Issue (May 2012), you know that we pitted the Honda Civic against the Korean Hyundai Elantra. You also already know which compact sedan won. But for the benefit of those who missed that comparo, here's a
The battle between an aging and an all-new compact sedan
In for a brand-new compact sedan? Get useful hints from Top Gear Philippines editor in chief Vernon B. Sarne.The chief pits the Honda Civic 1.8 S and the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LT against each other for the Big
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