That makes three 7-Series options in the Philippines
by Billy Caluag
Both vehicles are available here in the Philippines
Hongqi's fully electric E-H7 sedan and E-HS7 SUV have earned five-star safety ratings from the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP).The vehicles were awarded top marks after passing durability tests in simulated floods, explosions, and fire. Collision
It’s a minor update, but those heated seats are a win
If you've been debating between spending around seven to eight figures on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, or a Lexus LS, lucky you-but you also might want to wait for the 2026 LS to reach the Philippines,
by Billy Caluag
Behind the wheel, and in the backseat of the i7, 735i, and the X7
Understanding BMW's model naming conventions is a skill in and of itself, and committing that to memory is a whole other feat. When the brand started to roll out its electric fleet, it gave fanboys and gearheads another challenge to accept.
by Billy Caluag
Hyundai definitely put in the work here
It's safe to say that most consumers default to an SUV when choosing an executive vehicle. It's understandable given that one literally gets more car for the money. And, admit it or not, the high and commanding driving position gives
The Hongqi EH7 and EHS7 are now in the Philippines
Hongqi Philippines has inaugurated its newest dealer, located at the Four E-Com Center in the SM Mall of Asia complex. To celebrate, Hongi Philippines unveiled two new EVs for the local market, boosting their local product line to eight vehicles.While
by Billy Caluag
Your choice of sedan or crossover sedan
Even though it wasn't sold outside of Japan for a good amount of time, the Toyota Crown is an icon worldwide. When it was offered in wider markets, it showcased Toyota's knowhow in luxury, engineering, and of course, reliability.Launched
It’s the 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid
We can still remember the reaction we had when the seventh-generation BMW 7-Series revealed itself in mid-2022. Internally known as the G70, to say we gasped was an understatement given the understated elegance the previous two models had. It
With plug-in hybrid power, too
One can say that the E-Class has one of the longest lineage in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Tracing its roots, it dates all the way back to 1953 with the W120 models, better known as the 'Ponton' Benzes.Which is why
Conservative no more
The Lexus ES is one of the more pleasant executive sedans around today. We've lauded it for its smooth ride and elegance, but one thing it's not is radical. If anything, it's a bit on the conservative side.But
It was introduced in 1955
The Toyota Crown might now be widely available worldwide, but one can say that the executive sedan has a strong following worldwide. After all, it's the car the got the ball rolling for Toyota worldwide. Aside from the Land Cruiser, of
Will it be called Neue Klasse i3 or just i3?
These are the first images of the BMW 'Neue Klasse' sedan from some cold-weather testing. Clean, fresh and, well, cold, it's pretty close to the original concepts we were shown last Autumn.This is going to be the future of
by Cat Dow
Pretty please, BMW PH?
There was a time when the BMW 5 Series was practically a fixture in the metro's business districts. More often than not, you'd see at least a couple on the road in a day, particularly the 520d.These days, however,
Say it ain’t so
One can say that the Lexus LS is the car that made the world take Japanese luxury cars more seriously. Launched in 1989, it gave the German establishment a good scare by offering an elevated driving and riding experience previously unseen in
This should put the BYD Seal 5 DM-i on notice
Geely is gearing up for a big 2025 in the Philippines, and we think the Chinese carmaker's newest hybrid sedan could be its worthiest flagbearer. The Geely Galaxy L6 EM-i was recently debuted in China, and if brought to Philippine
by Billy Caluag
It’s the second update for the current model
It's rare for BMW to give a model a second facelift, but that's exactly what's happened in the current-generation 3-Series. Launched in Germany in mid-2024, it has been available to consumers in Germany, North America, and
It’s due for one anyway
As more people choose crossovers and SUVs over sedans, it's nice to know that several luxury automakers aren't willing to give up on the body style just yet. Just take a look at Lexus, for instance.Lexus has some of
The production version is finally out
In Japan, the Toyota Crown is the king of sedans. It might not be the biggest selling four-door over there, but it remains an aspirational car in its home market. One that's still considered a benchmark in the luxury segment.
It’s all under the skin
Lexus has been making a lot of noise with its crossovers and SUVs. There's the first-ever TX, the baby LBX, and the hotly anticipated GX. However, it's been quiet in the sedan front.The current Lexus sedan range consists
Going more and more electric
There are quite a few firsts packaged into this new, eighth-generation BMW 5 Series, but the most pressing will likely be the fact it's the first time you'll look at a 5er and think, 'hmm, that looks a bit
by Vijay Pattni
A knockout luxury ride
Athletes are synonymous with flexing, that act of-intentionally or not-showing the things they have accumulated in this world: watches, clothes, houses, and of course cars. Boxers and fighters are especially known for flaunting their possessions on social media. But when
