Because the competition is tough
We believe the Nissan Navara is already the sportiest contender in its category. We've flung this truck into tight corners on the roads to Zambales, and it has rewarded us by displaying its remarkable handling.So it came as a pleasant
by Dinzo Tabamo
Can this sedan be more economical?
The last time we did an economy run with our Aero-Vios, some readers complained that the results could have been affected by the traffic encountered on the day of the test. That's completely fair, because traffic does affect fuel economy.
by Niky Tamayo
For those who don't like stock-looking cars
Within its price range, the Honda City is arguably the best subcompact sedan on the market today. We drove City units going up and down Tagaytay, to attend the media sneak peek for the Brio and the Brio Amaze. The smooth and
by Dinzo Tabamo
It's time to drive the car
After a few afternoons wasted fabricating parts on our fantabulous Toyota Vios bodykit, it's finally time to go out and see if all that work will pay off.I finally tape the wheel skirts to the car. They're not as
by Niky Tamayo
But base variant still available
Like we said in the previous article, Honda Cars Philippines unveiled today the face-lifted Civic. Still powered by the current 2.0- and 1.8-liter engines, the Civic is now available in three variants:2.0 EL Mugen - P1,368,
Low-cost aerodynamics for fun and fuel efficiency
A few months ago, a bunch of journalists did an economy run in the United States, albeit one with a difference. When told that there were no restrictions on the use of duct tape, they went a little, uhm, crazy.They ended
by Niky Tamayo
Do you like how it looks?
For the latest cosmetic makeover of the Nissan 370Z Nismo, its designers found inspiration in its big brother, the GT-R. The result is that the latest 370Z NIsmo now features "functional and fully integrated aerodynamic body pieces" inspired by the GT-
We have the price list
A couple of weeks ago, Toyota Motor Philippines formally launched the all-new Yaris subcompact hatchback. In our report, we mentioned that TMP had displayed at the launch party in Resorts World a Yaris unit sporting TRD accessories. At the time, however,
Drool at the photos
In June, BMW announced that the new 4-Series coupe was hitting the assembly line. While boasting the profile of a proper two-door coupe, the new model sort of underwhelmed when viewed from the front. Based on the 3-Series sedan,
Available with select S60, XC60 and XC90 variants
We imagine that Volvo must have been struggling to sell cars around the world ever since it was unloaded by former parent company Ford to Geely in August 2010. Yes, it is still the same admirable automotive firm based in Gothenburg, Sweden,
A mix of Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren elements
A most amusing "supercar" has been brought to our attention, the exterior of which is supposedly the product of the ingenious imagination of an auto-body fabricator based in San Pedro, Laguna. The company--identified by its Facebook page as Pacita Fibertech--
As seen on the European GT86
The first time we reported here that the audio head unit of the Philippine-market Toyota 86 looked exactly like that of the Innova, the story received unsavory comments from people who felt that a special car like the 86 deserved a
