Developing both ICE and EV branches of the 3-Series is proving worthwhile
by Paul Horrell
Is this tiny trekker worth the Toyota tax?
Okay, okay, I can tell what you're all thinking: Who the heck wants to spend P2.15 million on an electric Toyota Yaris Cross?Or at least, that's what I was thinking until I saw this thing in the metal.
by Niky Tamayo
The Everyman’s flagship EV
Seems like every time you blink, there's a new BYD product out on the market. Or, failing that, a new variant of a new product, as the carmaker tries to stuff every single market segment and sub-segment, every last inch
by Niky Tamayo
Hail to the king, baby
By the time you read this, you may have watched our five-way hybrid crossover comparison. Or maybe not. If you don't feel like reading the next thousand and a half words, I suggest you watch that instead, as it pits
by Niky Tamayo
This humble Italian deserves its flowers
Italy will always be special because it combines a rich history, famous food, and stunning sights. It holds the most UNESCO World Heritage sites on earth and offers a relaxed, joyful way of life known as the dolce vita. For car guys,
Unc’s still got it
Hyundai Motor Philippines has one of the most comprehensive lineups in the industry. While a few of its offerings have some questionable price tags, there are a few sleepers that deserve more attention. The most overlooked model is arguably the Hyundai Venue,
by Billy Caluag
We try out a base-spec prototype
Very funny. Despite its appearance, this insulated plastic box on wheels is in fact a car. It's the Slate Auto Truck, the hotly anticipated affordable EV backed by cardboard-box delivery magnate Jeff Bezos. Also, yeah, we suppose you could.This,
The legend returns...as an ID.3 spin-off
That pretty much sums it up. The original Audi A2 has long been revered by the motoring press for its distinctive shape, cutting-edge aluminum frame, sub-900kg curb weight, and 1.2-liter diesel's rather spectacular 40km/L. In the
by Joe Holding
Game on
Toyota is famously late to the EV game. After spending billions of dollars perfecting the hybrid formula, the Japanese giant then went in heavy on hydrogen. The resulting Mirai is a technological masterpiece but also a commercial dead end, given how fast
by Niky Tamayo
The General’s new groove
As global automakers scramble to fight the incoming horde of Chinese EVs, some are finding their self-developed EV offerings a bit too expensive for new buyers in emerging markets-especially American brands, with their tank-like three-ton electric SUVs.So
by Niky Tamayo
It was one of the first locally available EVs, but how does it fare in 2026?
It seems a crisis is an effective way to speed up tech adoption. During the pandemic, we saw this with cashless payments, online shopping, and systems for distance learning and remote work. With the seemingly never-ending fuel crisis, it's electrified
They don’t build them like this anymore
In March of this year, the conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the US-Israel coalition resulted in the fourth oil shock in modern history. Pump prices for diesel tripled up to P155 per liter, resulting in a surge of
We finally get behind the wheel of the all-new off-roader
It has been a while since we lost the name of the venerated off-roader in the original FJ Cruiser. That was a retro-styled 4x4 SUV that we think was way ahead of its time. This all-new 2026 Land Cruiser
The top-spec variant has an asking price of P1.198-M
We've had to wait a while, but the electrified Toyota Vios is finally on the local market-now known, of course, as the Toyota Ativ HEV. We took this hybrid subcompact sedan on a quick drive just before its launch, but
Here’s what you get from this P3.98-M package
Hyundai continues to electrify its lineup, and one of the latest models to get that treatment is the all-new Hyundai Palisade. The Korean brand's full-size SUV is now a hybrid, and it comes in a very competitive P3.98-
Once upon a time, Renault actually had representation in the Philippines
I barely got a chance to really know my Uncle Alex. He was a tall gentleman with a big voice; I was actually scared of him. Sadly, he fell ill and passed away when I was just six years old. But I
Are electrified pickups starting to pick up in the market?
We don't have a lot of electrified pickups here in the Philippines. Despite that, Changan has still taken a bet with the Changan Nevo Hunter REEV 4x4 Knight. The Chinese carmaker hopes to pull more buyers to the range-extended pickup
A proper sign of things to come
It looks like a Toyota Yaris. A Yaris with a bodykit, yes. A Yaris with a suspiciously extended wheelbase, certainly. A Yaris covered in some sort of digital camouflage, for sure. It isn't a Yaris. Not in any way that matters,
by Tom Ford
A proper comparo between two heavy hitters
There are only a few greater rivalries in the Philippine automotive market than the Nissan Patrol and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Both of these large SUVs have dominated their segment for decades, and they won't be going away anytime soon.The
Up against MPVs, compact to midsize crossovers, and everything in between
The Mitsubishi Destinator is an entirely new nameplate from the Japanese carmaker, and it is looking to make a splash in the Philippines. With a seven-seater cabin and plenty of cargo space, the Destinator is gearing up to go up against
As the kids say these days, “it’s so peak”
It's safe to say that 1982 was not a very good time for the Philippines. A major economic crisis was just around the corner, which itself was triggered by political instability, bringing the country to the brink of bankruptcy.It was
