The drive extended around 155km
by Billy Caluag
Impressive numbers from these two Suzukis
The Department of Energy recently held a fuel-economy run for various automotive brands. After Honda shared its test results, it's now Suzuki's turn to flex its numbers.The Japanese carmaker had the all-new Fronx and the Dzire participate
And that’s over 155km of testing
In September, the Department of Energy (DOE) carried out a fuel-economy test over a 155km run, mainly through the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).The event included around 70 passenger cars, with internal combustion engines, hybrids, and fully electric vehicles
by Billy Caluag
Check out the units of measure and the testing methods
Fuel-economy standards are the norm in most major car-producing nations. In the US, it's measured by the EPA. Europe and other parts of the world use WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure), while Japan has the JC08 Cycle.
That means an average of over 25km/L
Aside from its well-earned reputation for reliability and robustness, Isuzu diesel engines are also known for efficiency. It's not just anecdotal evidence, either, as it's something we've also observed over the years.But to further drive that point
That’s for the Standard trim—the EX variant did 76.52km/L
Suzuki has always taken pride in its little scooter, the Burgman Street, and its impressive fuel economy. Suzuki Motorcycles Philippines recently put the scoot and those claims to the test in a series of fuel economy runs.There was one leg each
In mixed driving conditions
Since its introduction in the local market, the Nissan Kicks e-POWER has become one of the top choices of car buyers looking for a fuel-efficient crossover. It's compact and easy to drive, and aside from returning good fuel economy,
Not bad for a PUV
Yes, electric powertrains seem to be the industry focus lately. This, however, doesn't mean that there is no longer room for the internal combustion engine.Public transportation is one sector that still stands to benefit from the continued development of conventional
by Drei Laurel
Yes, you read that right
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have come across a rather unorthodox way to improve car aerodynamics: make it vibrate.Of course, there's quite a bit of specificity and science to how, where and at what frequency the vibrations occur; otherwise
*In certain conditions
The cycle of fuel prices goes up and down, and may be this way until certain warring nations settle down. But fuel-efficient cars will always be a draw because inflation is forever. And when it comes to automotive brands, Honda is
by Dinzo Tabamo
The MG 5, meanwhile, did 20.20km/L
Fuel-efficient cars are all the rage these days. Who can blame the car buyers? With pump prices as high as they are, the only logical solution is to get an eco car as a daily driver.This is what makes MG
The diesel Honda CR-V offers great economy, but is the gas model still worth it?
Since its introduction in the mid-'90s, the CR-V has been one of the best-sellers from Honda. It's not just in the Philippines, either, as the crossover has surpassed annual Civic sales in other countries. Crazy, isn&#
Don’t run on empty, guys
There's no denying that fuel prices are painful at the moment. If they get any higher, your local petrol station could graduate summa cum laude by the end of the year. But as tempting as it might be to splash just
by Niky Tamayo
We finally decided to leave the auto ‘start-stop’ feature on, for once
So, 19km/L. I switch on the shiny orange Nissan Almera I've just been handed, and 19km/L is supposedly the best this particular unit has done during its more than 3,000km on Philippine soil.That's a pretty impressive
by Drei Laurel
Here’s the 2022 season of this debate
Looking at official numbers online, you'd think we were in the golden age of the automatic transmission. More gears. Faster acceleration times. Better official fuel-economy numbers. Despite the extra cost and complexity, automatic transmissions seem to be a much better
by Niky Tamayo
That isn’t an arcade you’re looking at
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is celebrating its 110th anniversary in style. Along with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the LTO has now opened two new facilities in Metro Manila.First is the Information Technology Training Hub. The LTO says this will
That’s even better than the figures published during the hatch’s global debut
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) has just revamped its lineup by introducing yet another new budget-friendly offering: the all-new Suzuki Celerio.As expected, a ton of people were asking about the Celerio's fuel economy. When it made its global debut, Suzuki
Sulit ba?
Has anyone here been keeping a watchful eye on their car's fuel economy meter since gas prices started going whack? Yeah, us too. On the bright side, at least we've all become somewhat more efficient while behind the wheel. That'
by Drei Laurel
Check out the consumption of all the variants inside
The Toyota Avanza has long been a staple in Philippine garages thanks to its seven-seat layout and relatively consumer-friendly price point. You could say practicality is at the heart of this model lineup, and this remains true with the release
by Drei Laurel
We set out to see just how thrifty the new 1.0-liter turbocharged engine is
When Nissan Philippines (NPI) launched the all-new Almera, a lot of our readers couldn't help but ask about the new 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. Most of the questions, to no surprise, were about its fuel consumption.In order
Impressed?
It's been a week since Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially launched the Raize. The Internet is still buzzing, with this being the first real budget-friendly subcompact crossover with a Toyota badge on the grille.Naturally, we've been getting a
