History repeats itself
It seems that every 20 years or so, BMW likes to attract controversy. Wind back the clock to the early 2000s and you might see where we're going with this. In 2001, the world feasted its eyes on the fourth-generation
A true high performance EV…and more
Fast electric vehicles aren't an entirely new thing. For about a decade, we've been seeing videos of EVs surprising its occupants with blistering acceleration times. 0 to 100kph times under four seconds have become the norm for these kinds of
Para po!
There are a whole load of simulators out there today. We're not just talking about the megabuck flight sims used for pilot training, or those used to keep Formula 1 drivers sharp. These days, we have truck driving sims, driving school
How did that happen?
What's the most expensive speeding fine you paid for? P1,000? P2,000?In the Philippines, the minimum fine is P1,500 for the first offense, P3,000 for the second offense, P5,000 for the third, and P10,000 for
It’s a runner too
Citroën may not be a popular brand in the Philippines, but if you show a photo of a 2CV to anyone, chances are they'll recognize it as something French. If anything, you can make any backdrop appear French just by
The 4x4 value leader
Patrol. Super Safari. Terrano. These are some of the iconic SUVs to bear the Nissan badge. If anything, the company has a solid reputation for building some of the most robust and capable 4x4s out there. If you need more proof of
No turbo, no problem?
Okay, so we might be jumping the gun here-but we think the all-new Honda HR-V is easily one of the most intriguing subcompact crossovers to enter the market over the past couple of years.Think about it: Performance, looks,
by Drei Laurel
Desirable? Definitely
The utter absurdity of the BYD Tang doesn't hit home until you activate "Acceleration Timer" mode. After the short pre-launch song-and-dance switching various toggles and displays to "Full Attack", the silent, all-electric launch is disappointingly void of
by Niky Tamayo
A new car with an old school approach
The 86 is a sports car that's relatively unique in its sector. Apart from the Subaru BRZ it's 99% identical to, of course. There's no turbocharger, very little chassis tech and some deliberately skinny tires. It's primary aim
by TopGear.com
Take our money
It's finally here. The most awaited Honda-no, car model-in the history of automotive fandom. Do we even need an introduction to this car? The Type R is the upgraded, mythical version of the beloved Honda Civic. For decades other
by Dinzo Tabamo
Transportation in comfort and luxury
Spending seven days with the Honda Odyssey EX-V Navi 2018 has given me a newfound appreciation for the kind of vehicle space that a father can provide for his family. Although we are happy and content with a four-door sedan,
by Ian Magbanua
A very sensible sports car
Following in the footsteps of the 911 Carrera range, the 718 model range has gone turbo, and has moved to two pairs of opposed cylinders-a pair short from what we normally know. But hey, we're talking about Porsche here, a
Does it have the 'X' factor?
It's a must for a rider to be physically and mentally fit before a long ride. Without constant alertness, quick reflexes and sharp eyesight, a rider is courting disaster.Media riders who recently joined the Yamaha Tour de Rev event faced
by Aris Ilagan
It's getting with the times
The 3- and the 5-Series may have been BMW's strong-selling vehicles over the decades and have stamped the carmaker's reputation of producing true driver's cars, but sedans are losing ground to crossovers.The X-Series, the range
Is this China car any good?
With the re-branding of JAC, there's a lot of new metal on the showroom floor to explore, and a lot to take in. Here, we're starting with their second smallest crossover, the S2. While not the most technically impressive
by Niky Tamayo
A worthy successor
Ah, the Toyota Fortuner-the model that launched a thousand (well, okay, substantially more than a thousand) midsize SUVs, triggering a segment war which rages on up until this very day. It was a thing to behold then, and still was up
by Drei Laurel
A solid compact SUV contender
The Volkswagen Tiguan was bound to get the short end of the stick when it finally reached our market at the end of 2013. For one, it was an aging platform, which has been around since 2007. Second, it was sorely lacking
For those with more generous budgets
Yesterday, we featured the most affordable cars we got our hands on this past year; options worth looking into for those on a relatively modest budget. This time around we're listing down all the vehicles we reviewed between the P1 million
by Drei Laurel
The zippy hatchback is perfect for winding roads
It has been Honda Cars Philippines' tradition to hold driving events for each new car it launches. This year, it was done for the Accord and the City, and last month it was supposed to be the Jazz's turn. But typhoon
by Dinzo Tabamo
It does great on the highway as well
All carmakers have that one model they cannot fumble with. BMW has its 3-Series, Mitsubishi has its Montero Sport, and Honda has its City. The latter competes in the most profitable segment in the market based on unit sales. So it&#
by Dinzo Tabamo
