It’s a minor update, but those heated seats are a win
by Billy Caluag
But there’s no sign of it coming to the Philippines
It's no secret that we've been yearning for the eleventh-generation Honda Accord. Besides, the Toyota Camry can't have the market all to itself, right? That said, there seems to be no sign of it coming to the Philippines.
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'
Meet the Geely Galaxy A7
Unlike most markets, the midsize and large sedan market in China is thriving. It's the reason why domestic automakers still build them, and other brands keep churning them out. There's even a specialized market for long-wheelbase sedans over there,
The German midsize executive sedan trifecta is complete
Audi describes it as a 'classic', and while we'd normally insert the obligatory 'it looks upset about something' gag about now, there's nothing upsetting about a simple, four-door sedan with internal combustion. 'Classic', you might say. So welcome to
by Vijay Pattni
With a plug-in hybrid powertrain
We'll admit that we were a little bothered when the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was pulled from local showrooms a few years ago. While not exactly a volume seller, the E-Class was, and still is, one of the vanguards of
The big Volvo sedan lives on
In an age of luxury SUVs and crossovers, the traditional executive sedan has been rather overlooked. There are loads of great choices out there, but not enough are buying them. It's no surprise then that some manufacturers have simply abandoned that
Unlikely to land here, but we're still hoping
When the all-new Honda Accord made its world premiere in the US last year, we weren't expecting it to be offered in the region, let alone the Philippines. After all, more people would rather buy a crossover or truck-based
It can even out-accelerate a V10 M5 from the '00s
BMW is one of the brands that's best known for making inline-six engines. Back in the day, the company would stick it in just about everything, from small sedans and hatchbacks to even large executive cars. These days, however, BMW'
Three more body styles coming up
It's been nearly a year since the Toyota Crown received a full model change. Despite not being sold outside of Japan for decades, it still remains a revered name as Toyota's crown jewel along with the Land Cruiser. That said,
The all-new E-Class declares war on the next-gen 5 Series
A few weeks ago, BMW showed the first photos of the next-generation 5 Series. While it was still under heavy camouflage, the company basically announced that it will be launched this year. But not to be outdone, Mercedes-Benz released a
Two variants available for PH
Remember when BMW Philippines said it will be launching a whole lot of all-new and updated models in 2023? Well, the company is staying true to that promise. Just weeks after the release of the third-generation X1, yet another model
Mon Dieu!
Peugeot has revealed the latest iteration of a car a few of you would actually consider: A non-German executive sedan. Welcome to the new (read: facelifted) - and still very appealing - Peugeot 508 sedan and wagon.And that face has indeed been
by Vijay Pattni
The classiest Japanese sedan in the country?
Forget about fancy suits. In the Philippines, few things scream to the world that you've made it like being chauffeured around town in the rear of a shiny executive sedan. If you're moving up in the world and feel it'
by Drei Laurel
Not so executive now, is it?
Around these parts, the Toyota Camry is mostly known as a plush ride used for transporting executives from one meeting to another. Over in the US, however? Things are a little different.This here is a Camry-after it ditched its highfalutin
by Drei Laurel
A forgotten concept from the 2007 Paris Motor Show
You can calm down for a start, there's probably a Zoom link you can use. And what are you doing reading our website? Anyway, back in 2006, such newfangled technologies weren't as irritatingly widespread, and you'd actually have to
by Sam Burnett
Featuring the one and only 007
Zone, Scene Zone.Sorry, we couldn't help it. Whether you're a fan or not, the James Bond franchise has entertained moviegoers for decades unlike anything before or since. Admit it: You've argued with your dad or tito (or maybe
by Jason Tulio
Sedan or wagon?
As far as executive rides go, the Mazda 6 is one of the most impressive around. Its styling, elegant and sporty, is always on point, and its interior, boasting premium materials and excellent NVH suppression, is one of the best in the
by Drei Laurel
That’s one sexy sedan right there
We're a little torn here, to be honest. We love the 2019 Hyundai Sonata's sporty new vibe and ultra-sleek new design cues, but part of us is still clinging onto the last one's (or the current one here)
by Drei Laurel
Made for the autobahn
This is the new Volkswagen Passat. On the surface it looks rather like the outgoing one-little has changed visually-but beneath it there are some pretty punchy tech upgrades.Headlining those is the slightly ambiguously named 'Travel Assist.' It's the
Looking sportier than ever
Can an executive vibe and sporty styling mix? If we're going by the look of the all-new Toyota Camry, then yes, they can.The latest iteration of the Japanese carmaker's midsize sedan was launched earlier today, 10 days after
by Drei Laurel
