It joins the brand's flagship model in the five-star category
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
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
