The Innova’s shift from a plain multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) to an elegant people mover started silently some 10 years ago when more and more Filipinos began choosing it (over crossover and sedans) as a roomier and chauffeur-driven mobility option. Its (not-so-high) ground clearance made getting...
In the compact and subcompact segments, the importance of safety carries added weight to the discussion. Smaller vehicles operate in the same traffic environment as larger SUVs and pickups, yet they rely more heavily on structural design, restraint systems, and active safety technologies to manage...
Buyers can now add the Suzuki Dzire and Fronx to their roster of fuel efficient vehicles to choose from. The two scored impressive results of 36.10-km/L and 24.69-km/L respectively at the recent Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run. Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) entered the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid...
Does a pickup really need ladder frame underpinnings? How about a diesel engine? Does the lack of either of these make it any less a pickup? Moreover, can it actually perform better without them? To answer these questions, we attended t he Radar RD6’s first dedicated media drive at the R33...
The product lineup of Omoda and Jaecoo in the Philippines is just a small slice of their larger stable of vehicles in China. To give Filipinos a better idea of what these two brands have to offer, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines recently invited us to Wuhu, China to learn more about them. As a follow...
When my editor asked me to review this Tiggo, I wasn 't expecting much. The rEV model name tells me it 's a hybrid, but with Chinese marques, electrified vehicles are a dime a dozen. I realized how different this vehicle was when I saw it for the first time. Don 't get me wrong. The...
I approached the Corolla Cross 1.8 G HEV expecting a routine and uneventful week. On paper it looked like a sensible hybrid crossover with modest numbers and a familiar Toyota formula. I thought it would simply get me from point A to point B without much to remember. Instead, it revealed itself as...
Shenzhen is quiet. Not in the way you 'd expect from a city of around 18 million people. The streets hum with activity, but there 's something missing. It took me a few hours to realize what it was: engine noise. When nearly every vehicle on the road runs on electricity, the absence of...
United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) showcased its range of electric and hybrid vehicles at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), demonstrating how the group’s brands are adapting to the country’s transition toward cleaner transport. Held from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the...
The Carnival probably isn’t top-of-mind (yet) when your mind is shuffling through luxury minivan choices. But this latest iteration deserves a long, hard look, especially with its hybrid powertrain and eye-popping price. Speaking of looks, its SUV-ish shape could be why buyers mistake it for...
It’s safe to assume that every car owner wants a more fuel efficient, more intelligent, more exciting, and more affordable way to get around. Some potential buyers, however, think that means spending more for a higher-end vehicle. With the arrival of electrified vehicles and the passing of the...
MG Motor hybrids and fully electric vehicles will be coming to the queen city of the South. The MG New Energy Tour follows the successful runs in Iloilo and Davao, where five new energy vehicle (NEVs) models go on a nationwide tour. The MG New Energy Tour – Cebu Leg will take place at the...
