A Philippine-built German classic
Because fuel prices are hitting triple digits per liter
Fuel prices, to our dismay, are still on the rise. Some fuel stations have even resorted to writing the prices on cards and sticking them on tarpaulins because their digital signboards can't accommodate gas prices in the P100/L mark. With
by Lije Martin
Despite some numb, gluey steering
Let's dive into code-speak. The first M3 in 1986-the square boxy one-was loosely based on the E30 3-Series and had a four-cylinder engine. That M3 really was a homologation special, spun off a car created for
by Paul Horrell
It’s the second-highest trim on offer
The new Hyundai Creta is one of the most interesting options in the highly competitive subcompact crossover segment. Its starting price of P1.134 million could be enough to hook car buyers, with three higher variants for them to consider.However, the
by Billy Caluag
A literal and figurative heavyweight
Welcome to the 2026 Audi RS5, Audi Sport's first foray into the world of plug-in hybrids and also the most complex car the company's RS division has ever made, according to chief technical officer Steffen Bamberger.The 503hp 2.
by Jason Barlow
Brawn and brains
When Great Wall Motors Philippines relaunched a few years ago, it had big plans. This was a company that first entered with the original Chinese wave in the 2000s, but which saw only marginal success thanks to a line-up that felt
by Niky Tamayo
Sensible seven
Mitsubishi's product planning department must be stacked with comic/manga geeks. Names like 'Xpander' and 'XForce' scream speed lines and spandex, while the cars themselves look like straight-up Japanese mecha. But the Philippine market loves these crazy new mecha-bishis.
by Niky Tamayo
Not the Testarossa we had in mind, but still a brutally powerful machine
What is it?The Ferrari 849 Testarossa is another controversial Ferrari, that's for sure. Chief design officer Flavio Manzoni is pushing forward his bold new styling themes for Ferrari with relentless energy. So much so that the 849 Testarossa's launch
Does it live up to the Mustang name?
When Ford called its first mass-market EV the 'Mustang Mach-E,' some eyebrows were raised. Not because of anything to do with performance, but because the Mustang Mach-E is a coupe-ish four-door compact SUV. Probably the furthest thing
Welcome to the software-defined era
If you keep up with automotive news, you may have heard the phrase "software-defined vehicle." In some contexts, this term has been used to describe the era the industry is in-or will be-in over the next few years. In
by Billy Caluag
Premium plug-in hybrid SUV packed with safety features
There is a growing impression that Chinese automakers have leveled up. They have partnered with legacy car brands so that these major marques can roll out electrified hybrid or full battery EV models. The resulting bilateral technology transfer has benefited car buyers
What was your favorite car of 2025?
Before we welcome the new year, let's take a look back at some of the cars we had the privilege of reviewing in 2025.We've compiled below a list of the 10 most-read reviews from our website. There are
by Billy Caluag
An affordable MPV that’s surprisingly fun to drive
Chery is not a new brand to the domestic car market. Now under the United Asia Automotive Group, it is back to give car buyers inexpensive options. With their range of Tiggo models, they're competing in the more popular but demanding
This base version we tried out has *only* 1,288hp
The Yangwang U9 is an electric supercar from BYD's luxury brand. It's also big, pointy, and, if you're in the 2,937hp Xtreme version, able to hit 495.6kph. The base version we drove isn't quite as punchy,
by Alex Goy
Can the electric pony find itself in Melbourne, Australia?
Even before it ran its first production miles, the Ford Mustang Mach-E had faced a mountain of criticism. It all stemmed from its name: Mustang. Why would Ford add a fully electric crossover to the six-decade heritage and history of
by Billy Caluag
We try out the revived coupe and the prototype sedan
Honda couldn't have chosen a better name for the latest Prelude.According to company director, president, and representative officer Toshihiro Mibe, the coupe was already deep in development when they began thinking of what to call it. "It was beyond anyone'
Little big man
There are few more quintessential motoring moments than punting an itty bitty hatchback down a mountain road. A joy accessible to many, yet cherished even by such motoring icons as Michael Schumacher and Enzo Ferrari, who treasured their Fiat Cinquecentos and Mini
by Niky Tamayo
Here are our first impressions of Toyota’s all-new subcompact sedan
The all-new Toyota Vios's arrival in the Philippines had always seemed inevitable, but over the course of our three-year wait for the new generation, there were times when it felt that the day would never come. Because of how
Elements of desire
The original Dzire was one of Suzuki's weirdest products. Built to comply with an Indian market tax loophole for sedans under four meters in length, it offered a clunky four-door form factor best described as 'Suzuki Swift from Temu.' The
by Niky Tamayo
Wagons, ho
The past decade has been turbulent for Honda. The market's tectonic shift to crossovers has killed off the Civic and Jazz in several markets, while Honda's delayed EV push has left it with nothing but joint developments with Dongfeng and
by Niky Tamayo
