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We still hope the all-new Jazz makes it to our shores

Any Honda Jazz fans here? Yeah, you might want to temper your expectations for 2021, as it's looking less and less likely Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) will bring in the latest version of your favorite hatchback.The likely decision to forego

Make it happen

Is an Apple car really happening? Nothing's set in stone yet, but recent updates indicate the answer may be 'yes.'According to a recent report by CNBC, the US-based tech giant is engaged in talks with Korean car manufacturer Hyundai

We would pull the trigger on this beauty

The beauty of a vehicle will always be in the eye of its beholder. That shriveled rust bucket you pass in the empty lot across the neighborhood sari-sari store during your morning walk to the terminal? To you it might just

A vehicle not intended to make sense

Well, here's a mashup we never thought we'd be around to see. Digital artists from the Flat Hat 3D Studio have gone ahead and fused the current-gen Toyota Supra with two of the wildest-looking cars to sprout up

This would have been a game-changer

Apple has finally revived plans to pursue producing its own vehicle. Details remain relatively scarce at the moment, but sources say an Apple car is once again a real possibility. In fact, production is reportedly set to start sometime in 2024.A

Finally, a real opportunity to get one

Own a PlayStation 5 yet? No? Well, that's probably because its pre-order situation has been nothing short of one big disappointment. This isn't just the case in the Philippines, mind you, as other markets have experienced a rough start

More carmakers should do this

Some will tell you that hunting for car parts can be a fun, fulfilling experience. Browsing forums, visiting countless shops, meeting fellow owners and asking around-it's all part of the experience of owning an old-school ride, you'll be

Especially this year

Buying your family a car for Christmas is arguably the biggest flex anyone can make during the holiday season. Can you imagine surprising your better half and kids with a brand-new auto on the morning of the 25th? Frankly, this is

Are we getting this?

Back in October, Nissan captured the attention of budget-minded buyers everywhere with the release of the Magnite in India. At the time, we said the tiny crossover looked like a perfect fit for Philippine roads on account of its incredibly compact

Yes...at a cost

Ken Block has found a pretty neat way to keep busy since turning over Gymkhana duties to fellow tire shredder Travis Pastrana: Taking on anything and everything behind the wheel of the legendary Hoonicorn V2.Since Hoonigan started its Hoonicorn vs. the

Surprised?

White, along with other tones like gray and silver, are the easiest car colors to take care of. From a practical standpoint, you can't go wrong with going neutral with your ride's paint job. You will, however, want to look

Cross your fingers

The local auto industry sputtered to a halt in the first half of 2020-there's simply no other way to put it. It kind of tends to happen when deadly airborne viruses start going around and countries the world over start

Did you expect this result?

The Land Rover Defender is big, boxy, and, apparently, very safe.The SUV's European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) results have just come in, and it passed the tests with flying colors. It drove off with scores of 85% for adult

Another brand we wish was available locally

Here in the Philippines, many car brands and their products are relegated to the realm of 'if only' due to prevailing market conditions. Translation: It just wouldn't make sense to bring them over. We think, though, that cars shouldn't always

One country sold zero cars in a month

The Philippine auto industry wasn't the only one to take a major hit in Southeast Asia due to COVID-19. In fact, according to data collected by the ASEAN Automotive Federation from January to October 2020, car sales in the region

This should be neat

We know we aren't alone when we say we've always wanted to drive around for Google recording Street Views. The reason for this? We actually just think it'd be neat to drive a Street View car. But since it'

Excited for this, too?

It seems like forever since Nissan first announced that the Leaf would be making its way to Philippine shores. The Japanese carmaker confirmed the EV for our market in early 2019, saying it would arrive sometime in 2020.Well, 2020 is coming

The Aptera Paradigm+ is a solar-powered EV

One of the biggest reasons why many people aren't too keen on shifting to EVs is range anxiety. We get it. Few things are as stressful for motorists as watching the fuel gauge warning light come on while you're on

One of the coolest-looking cars ever made

So, the Lamborghini Diablo recently turned 30. And to celebrate the occasion, the Italian supercar manufacturer has released a bunch of photos that made us long for the wild '90s.The Diablo, simply put, is one of the meanest supercars to ever

The best of both worlds

An all-wheel-drive (AWD) car is often associated with two things: A versatile drive and added safety. When manufacturers market an AWD vehicle, they're always usually highlighting these two qualities as the product's main selling points.What a salesperson