E-trikes caught on highways starting December 1 will be automatically impounded
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
The grand launch was held last weekend in Bonifacio Global City
Last weekend, a first-of-its-kind launch was held in Bonifacio Global City. Non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) just hosted the grand launch of Tamang Ride, its nationwide road safety campaign.ACTION is led
We wouldn’t expect less from Subaru
Could Subaru be Japan's Volvo? After all, the Japanese automaker has been proudly showing its safety credentials in its ad materials since the '90s. In fact, the Legacy was one of the first midsize sedans to be given a 'Good' rating
If you’ve no plans yet this weekend, you might want to check this out
Throughout 2025, non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) has been continuously forwarding its Tamang Ride movement. It's a campaign to create safer roads and promote responsible behavior among motorists, especially for the protection of the
Even seatbelts aren't immune to digitalization
When the Volvo EX60 arrives next year, it will debut a "major improvement" to one of motoring's oldest and simplest safety measures. Once again, the Swedish carmaker has sought to improve the humble seat belt, and this time, it's got
by Vijay Pattni
It’s time to put some importance in it, too
A few years ago, Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVICs) started rolling out across the country. Back then, the Department of Transportation tried to mandate all motor vehicles to undergo inspections at these PMVICs for registration renewal, but the move faced severe
A refresher for Road Safety Month
Despite the presence of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, some Filipino drivers continue to use their mobile phones when they drive, ignoring common sense with regard to road safety.We all know that driving in the Philippines can be challenging. With constant
by Kara Santos
It just missed out on the highest rating
Subaru has consistently done well in safety tests. In fact, it was one of the first cars to get high marks and near-perfect scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). And let's not forget that the IIHS has
In this case, size matters
A bigger car is a safer car, right? Well, it's not always the case. Last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested three full-size SUVs, and the results were rather interesting.For instance, the Ford Expedition had relatively
It bagged 8 safety awards from IIHS
When it comes to safety, we tend to think of Volvo as the definitive automaker when it comes to that. It's what we've been told since childhood, and there's no doubt that they're still among the best out
Another huge step for the road safety advocacy movement led by NGO ACTION
Safety has long been an issue for all road users in the Philippines, regardless of the mode of transportation. While there have always been multiple efforts from various government agencies and non-profit entities alike, the fact remains: Our roads still aren'
Good news if you’re serious considering this plug-in hybrid pickup
A lot of people are already looking forward to the local arrival of the BYD Shark 6 DMO next month. It's the Chinese carmaker's first pickup offering, and the plug-in hybrid powertrain is expected to set this truck apart
The AI takes only a few minutes to analyze thousands of kilometers of driving
Porsche Engineering is using some exceptionally clever, definitely nerdy AI-based algorithms to make assisted driving technologies safer.Its AI system is successfully noting oddities like, for example, a flat-bed truck carrying another vehicle backwards (as pictured) which could be interpreted
by Cat Dow
These cameras will closely monitor driver behavior
I spy with my little... camera in the cabin? Yep, apparently so. New tech developed by Hyundai Mobis is going to keep an eye on us.The carmaker's software division has created a new In-Cabin Monitoring (ICM) system, which uses
by Cat Dow
How did it fare?
If you want to know how a car fares in an emergency maneuver, all you have to do is watch something called the moose test. It simulates an animal, say a moose, suddenly appearing on the road and forces the driver to
