Will there be a passenger version too?
by Anton Andres
A diesel alternative
In the local mindset, at least, vans have long been associated with diesel power. It's practically the norm in that segment, and it's almost unthinkable for these vehicles to be powered by anything else.Simply put, diesel makes sense for
by Anton Andres
Workhorses need safety features, too
Whenever vans are launched or refreshed, the features most touted are usually seats and space. This is expected, given their intended purpose. But safety should also be highlighted, considering vans carry more human cargo than other types of vehicles. This is what
It’s the Ford Transit Custom MS-RT
Fan of the new Ford Ranger MS-RT but need a little more space than a pickup can offer? Well, luckily for you Ford Pro has also revealed a new Transit Custom MS-RT. Yep, can confirm we still love a bodykitted
by Greg Potts
Come peek at that interior
Clive Sutton-the dealer and conversion house behind the most powerful Mustang and this monster Shelby Truck-has revealed its latest creation. Behold, an ultra-luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van-turned-bus seemingly perfect for the Taylor Swifts of this world.Almost
by Cat Dow
How good is the 11-seater version of this people-hauler?
For years, the only people-haulers you could consider as legitimate competitors in the van segment were from Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai.The Hiace was and has always been, well, the Hiace. It had a fresh start with the all-new model
If you need something bigger, may we suggest a bus?
We wouldn't dare call the Toyota Hiace a small van. At over five meters long, it's anything but compact. As it is, the Hiace has loads of room for both people and cargo which is what vans are, well, for.
by Anton Andres
Zen on wheels
What do you expect from a modern luxury van? For most of us, it's leather-lined interiors with ultra comfortable ottoman chairs. For others, it's having every gadget and gizmo available stuffed inside. However, Nissan's latest model aims to
by Anton Andres
It might be out by 2025
Like it or not, just about every type of vehicle is getting electric power these days. We're not just talking about daily drivers here, but also commercial vehicles. Toyota is well aware of this, which is why it has been doubling
by Anton Andres
A look back at Nissan’s workhorse van
By now, you know that the Nissan Urvan, called the Caravan in its home market, is now 50 years old. It's one of the few nameplates in the Nissan stable with such longevity. In fact, the van joins the Patrol, Skyline,
by Anton Andres
Here’s a closer look at GAC’s luxe people mover
The new GAC offerings in our market feature some eye-catching designs, feature-packed cabins, and attractive price points. Here's another model that could tick all those boxes, and tap into the Alphard-dominated luxe people-mover segment: the GAC M8.
Happy 50th, Urvan!
It's a huge milestone for Nissan's workhorse van, the Urvan. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the said van, and the Japanese automaker is celebrating that with a bang. With that, the Urvan (also known as the Caravan in its
by Anton Andres
The German Alphard alternative?
There's been a lot of talk about the Toyota Alphard lately. After all, the all-new model recently made its world premiere, and it's even been spied in the Philippines already. Let's just say it's a good time
by Anton Andres
The launch could be happening a week after the Yaris Cross is unveiled
The cat's out of the bag-the all-new Toyota Alphard is already in the Philippines. Thanks to some eagle-eyed netizens, we have some confirmation of sorts that the next-generation people-hauler will be launched soon. See, the
We wonder how many were sold
Do you remember the Nissan Vanette? If you don't, or too young to know what it was, here's a brief history lesson.The Vanette was Nissan's compact van, and it was assembled and sold in the Philippines from 1993
by Anton Andres
Ready your bank accounts
If you have your eyes set on Toyota's plush van, ready your bank accounts: The all-new Toyota Alphard has just been revealed, alongside the Vellfire.Trim lines and prices first? These are for the carmaker's home market of Japan,
We know a lot of you are thinking of customizing this
The Toyota Lite Ace, the go-to barkada van of the '90s, makes a comeback to the local market with a slight tweak to its name (it's now spelled Lite Ace instead of Lite Ace) and without any rear seats in
Her home away from home
Celebrities and vans go together like butter on toast. It's no surprise then that these are popular with celebrities thanks to acres of space inside. That room also means these vans are customized to become a home away from home.For
by Anton Andres
Sadly, no Maybach-fied version
Believe it or not, the current-gen Mercedes-Benz V-Class is now nine years old. It made its world premiere in 2014 and was introduced in the Philippines a year later. One of its main competitors is the Toyota Alphard, and
by Anton Andres
As disco as it gets
This 1977 Dodge B100 Tradesman is a cool vintage festival-ready camper van, arguably the coolest vintage festival-ready camper van. Complete with its own disco ball, lava lamp, leather table and orange shag carpet, the swanky interior is the epitome of
by Cat Dow
This thing puts BMW’s grilles to shame
GAC Motor also got busy at this year's Auto Shanghai. In addition to the reveal of the Empow R, the carmaker also unveiled the new E9-its luxurious and electric answer to the Toyota Alphard.Or maybe even BMW, because look
