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Ashfall, vog, or abo ng bulkan. There are lots of terms for it, and the recent eruption of Mount Mayon in Bicol saw videos of people driving through the thick of it. Volcanic ash can be dangerous when inhaled, and for your
by Lije Martin
Results were also based on the five-seater Model Y
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has just released its safety test results for the Tesla Model Y L. Those eyeing the six-seater as one of their options for their next vehicle will be glad to know it earned a
by Lije Martin
Will we see this new electric hatchback at PIMS 2026?
MG's accessible electric hatchback has been making some noise Down Under. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the new MG 4 Urban a five-star safety rating after subjecting it to several crash tests and evaluations.This particular
by Billy Caluag
A software update will address the issue
Hyundai Motor Philippines has announced a recall for the Hyundai Palisade due to an issue with the power-folding function of its second- and third-row seats. A total of 123 units of the hybrid SUV are affected in the local market.
It got highest marks in child occupancy protection
There's been a lot of talk about the Suzuki e-Vitara's possible arrival in the Philippines, especially since its Toyota Urban Cruiser twin has already landed in the market. While we wait for that potential imminent launch, though, we're
It joins the brand's flagship model in the five-star category
The Jetour T1 has earned a five-star safety rating in the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) with a total score of 87.67 points under the 2021-2025 protocol. The T1 joins its larger sibling, the T2, in scoring an
by Lije Martin
Hyundai’s all-new EV is set to reach markets outside of China
After debuting in China in November 2025, the all-new Hyundai Elexio is now headed for Australia. This comes as the latest product and export from Beijing Hyundai, the Korean carmaker's China-based manufacturing plant.Ahead of its launch Down Under,
by Billy Caluag
Adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alerts, and more
The three-door Suzuki Jimny has received a welcome update for 2026: Across all variants, Suzuki Safety Sense-the brand's in-house suite of advanced driver-assist systems-is now standard, along with new front parking sensors, additional front-side and
The list was made through Consumer Reports’ new Safety Verdict criteria
Consumer Reports has just released its new Safety Verdict system, which ranks car brands based on their crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and their adherence to federal safety standards in the United States. Other benchmarks, such as
by Billy Caluag
It still gets five stars, but with a few scoring changes in specific areas
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program recently released an updated safety report on the Toyota bZ4X. Before anyone panics, the electric crossover retained its five-star safety rating; however, there were some adjustments to its individual scores.This latest certification applies to
by Billy Caluag
Will the EV4 make its way to Philippine roads?
The all-new Kia EV4 has been making quite a name for itself overseas. Earlier this year at the Brussels Motor Show, a performance-oriented GT variant was unveiled-loaded with a dual-motor AWD system and 288hp.Now, the electric hatchback
by Billy Caluag
The crossover now has a one-star safety rating after seatbelt failures
The Suzuki Fronx has just received an updated, one-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). According to the organization, the Fronx failed several crash tests with repeated seatbelt malfunctions-particularly in the rear retractors."The seatbelt component
by Billy Caluag
It’s a significant improvement from the previous-gen model
In recent years, carmakers have continued to up their game when it comes to safety, and it's been quite evident in many different ways. For one, newer cars are now equipped with more advanced safety tech as standard.Crash tests are
E-trikes caught on highways starting December 1 will be automatically impounded
The Land Transportation Office, through a recent Senate hearing, made it clear that it will be imposing a ban on all e-trikes on national highways starting December 1. Today, it reiterated that in an official statement to confirm that the decision
That’s one safe crossover
Whenever a brand-new model arrives in our region, we always look to the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. See, no matter how much we drive these cars, we'll never really know how safe they are without proper testing, which is
The all-new SUV is set to debut on November 20
The Mitsubishi Destinator is set to debut in the Philippines very soon. Mitsubishi's all-new SUV has been drawing interest with its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, a suite of new connectivity features, and, of course, a coveted seven-seater cabin.
by Billy Caluag
These roads look way safer (and nicer) than ever
Creating safer streets for all road users-both motorists and pedestrians alike-goes beyond just paving highways and widening sidewalks for cars and people. Illuminating key areas is also just as important when it comes to safety.That's something we've
The Ioniq 9 became locally available just over a month ago
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 was launched locally in July, giving car buyers in the Philippines another fully electric option in the mid- to full-size SUV segment. Hyundai Motor Philippines debuted the electric SUV with 39 customizable finishes and a relatively competitive
by Billy Caluag
Joining its diesel- and gas-powered stablemates
The hybrid Kia Carnival has received top marks from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Notably, this is the third five-star rating for the Carnival nameplate, as its diesel- and gasoline-powered versions received their perfect scores back in 2021.
by Billy Caluag
We say this every year, but this 2025, we’re refreshing this friendly reminder
The rainy season is upon us once more, and that doesn't just mean floods around the metro-that also means more riders waiting under flyovers and overpasses to take shelter from the rain.An oddly specific and almost random mention of
