Are you considering this model?
The results are in. According to the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), the GAC GS3 Emzoom is a pretty safe car.During the latest round of ASEAN NCAP crash tests, the GS3 Emzoom managed to drive off
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Steel wheels never looked so good
The Suzuki Jimny is easily one of the most playful-looking off-roaders available. That said, its appearance might not appeal to buyers looking for a more serious demeanor.Thankfully, this is a dilemma that can easily be remedied with a fresh
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A good sign
Car sales aren't the only figures trending upward in the first half of the year. According to the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF), the local car manufacturing scene is also looking pretty healthy.The latest AAF regional car manufacturing statistics show that
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Albeit in another market
The Suzuki Jimny has come a long way from its humble beginnings. What once was simply the little off-roader that could now has a five-door version. Now, the current-generation Jimny is also being offered as a pickup truck.There'
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Have you heard of this?
This is a heads-up for Toyota Hilux owners: If your unit is a GR-S variant, your pickup may be part of an ongoing special service campaign.Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) says that a total of 3,244 Toyota Hilux GR-
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Are you considering a Korean car brand?
It looks like Hyundai and Kia are doing relatively well outside South Korea's borders.According to the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association (KAMA), South Korean auto exports are poised to grow by 5.4% this year. This, after the country's
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The facility was established in 2011
Japanese car brand Suzuki has announced that it is closing its Thailand manufacturing plant in Pluakdaeng, Rayong Province by the end of 2025.In a statement, the car manufacturer said that the decision to close its Thailand facility comes as the company
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Think PH infrastructure will have caught up by then?
It's clear that Honda is determined to make its new lineup of '0 Series' electric vehicles the centerpiece of its drive into the future. If you're excited, then you'll be happy to know you'll have a variety of
Those decals are seriously taking us back
Ah, the '80s and the '90s. For many, these decades were considered the golden age of car ownership-a simpler time before information overload took over the auto industry with pesky over-the-air updates, digital instrument clusters, and Bluetooth connectivity.Admittedly,
Another hybrid, anyone?
A common theme over the last couple of years is the ever-increasing presence of hybrid electric vehicles at international car shows. Even pickups, which traditionally sip on diesel or gasoline, haven't been immune.Chinese brand Great Wall Motor is getting
It’s quite the looker, too
Rare are instances where one can claim that a car "ticks all the right boxes." When it comes to the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, we think Mazda has a pretty solid case to make that claim.The Japanese car brand
Looking forward to this?
It seems like only yesterday when the current-generation Mitsubishi Montero Sport made its Philippine debut. Now, people are already looking forward to the arrival of the all-new one. Time sure does fly, doesn't it?Mitsubishi isn't finished with
This or the diesel version?
Are diesel's days numbered? Probably not-at least not around markets like ours. We'd be lying, though, if we said that the possibility of electrified pickup trucks entering our country doesn't intrigue us.Now, that possibility might be one
We help our guest decide on her new car
The car-buying process is fairly simple: Make a shortlist of models to check out, visit corresponding dealerships to see said models up close and maybe even test drive them, then make the decision. That doesn't mean it's easy, though.
If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is
A new vehicle financing scheme offered by third-party entities has taken off in recent years, only to bog down as fast as its client base grows. They offer financing 'programs' that supposedly enable clients to acquire new vehicles at prices below
We get behind its wheel to find out
A good road trip car doesn't necessarily need to come equipped with a wide variety of convenience features or enough seats to fit a whole barkada.Frankly, most vehicles are perfectly viable provided you're only carrying one or two passengers.
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The cutest way to fight fire
As kids, many aspired to one day get behind the wheel of a massive shiny red fire truck. This isn't that. It's better.What you're looking at is a 1996 Honda Acty Crawler fire truck. It's arguably the
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Ladies, do you agree?
The world's top female motoring journalists have spoken. For 2023, the Women's World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) best 4x4 and pickup is the Ford Ranger.The American truck was voted this year's top pickup offering by a panel
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It’s launching this weekend
The Nissan Terra is about to get some mild upgrades in the Philippine market.Nissan Philippines has just announced that it will be launching the new Sport variant of the midsize SUV this weekend. If you want to tune in, you can
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The DTI hopes so
If this news pans out to be true, the local auto industry's manufacturing scene might soon get a major boost.According to new reports, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging Mitsubishi to bring its Xpander assembly operations
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