This base version we tried out has *only* 1,288hp
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
Between a rock and a hard place
Kia has been on a roll lately. The Sonet has been a smash hit for the company, and we've had nothing but good words to say about the hybrid versions of the Carnival and Sorento. There's also the EV9 that'
From the point of view of an owner of a first-gen 86
Nowadays, we take it for granted that Toyota makes cars that are fun to drive, but what a lot of people forget is that at the beginning of the 2010s, Toyota actually did not even have a sports car in its lineup.
A home run? Well…
Who would've thought that BYD would become one of the major players in the country? While more popular now than ever, it was a bit player not that long ago. Heck, BYDs were already in the country about a decade ago.
Out with the turbo, in with the hybrid
The Honda HR-V is currently in its third generation, and it has been one of the carmaker's most promising nameplates since its debut. Its turbocharged powertrain offers a more spirited option in the subcompact-crossover segment, making it especially appealing
The true, modern day Corolla?
When was the last time you saw someone drive home in a Toyota Corolla Altis? If you paused for a second there, we totally understand. After all, the compact sedan segment is nowhere near as strong as it was anymore. The money
Deserving of its iconic status
The night before I finally drove the most fawned over and respected M3 of all time, I relived the moment I became infatuated with it. This 'moment' is 10 minutes and 34 seconds long, and a kindly pirate has lobbed it onto
by Ollie Kew
Designated survivor
Remember the time when midsize sedans was one of the more aspirational cars? The market for it was still relatively healthy about 15 years ago, and just about every automaker had one in their lineup in the '90s. Today, that segment isn'
We got to take a pre-production unit for a quick drive
Woah, hold your hybridized horses there. We may have driven the new Honda Prelude, but we were only allowed three laps of Thruxton for a quick taste of what this reborn two-door coupe. Don't expect this to be the definitive
by Greg Potts
One hot hybrid
The MG ZS has been a hot seller for MG Philippines since its launch several years ago. But the early models, while stylish and comfortable, were a bit underwhelming to drive, with a humdrum 1.5-liter engine and a four-speed
by Niky Tamayo
Deserving of anyone’s checkbook
Given a choice, it's safe to say that most people would go for a crossover over a traditional sedan these days. The midsize segment is pretty much stagnant, and the compact market hasn't been making the same numbers like it
Premium hybrid EV for a big family
For a family that has outgrown its midsize SUV, the vehicle upgrade path leads to a minivan. Or an SUV with a third row of seats. How about something that's a little more upscale? Or with a hybrid drivetrain, perhaps?The
It’s even fun to drive. Yes, really
Actually, I'm surprised to say it's fine. My spine is messed up to the point that I sometimes need prescription pain meds, but I survived our first long drive of the Toyota Tamaraw without a flare-up.Fittingly, the event
Limited appeal?
Have the folks at BYD Cars Philippines taken a break yet? You'd think that, after a slew of models launched last year, they'd take it a little easier in 2025. Apparently not, and it's even doubled down on its
