It’s fairly large for a crossover and its dimensions make it physically bigger compared to compact SUVs like the RAV4 and the CR-V. This only bodes well for the consumers as they’ll literally get more, for less. I’ve heard plenty of good (and some not so flattering) things about the Ford...
A cure for the quarantine The good old days of simple joys are back! It comes with a name — car camping . It’s nothing new to many people who had grown up in the province or had been a boy or girl scout in school where the standard activity is camping. It’s easy and cheap to do too for a...
4x4 not required There have been a lot of restrictions with travel lately, but these have only helped to boost the popularity of car camping . After all, in this activity, you’re isolated from other vacation-goers and each campsite is practically its own bubble. In the past, getting to campsites...
Recommended sites Want to go camping but don’t know were to start? I've personally tried this first and easily accessible location. The author relaxing under an awning at Camp Mahiwaga. 1. Camp Mahiwaga (Barangay Lagundi, Morong, Rizal): Camp Mahiwaga is a 4,000-square meter forest campsite in...
Changes coming to Volkswagen Philippines Written by Neil Pagulayan Volkswagen Philippines (VWPH) is optimistic about the future and setting on a vibrant, electric and energetic direction. The company discussed their local and global plans for 2021 with the media, with their theme, ‘Crossing Paths...
The new SUV on the block Some weeks ago, Ayala-owned auto brand, Maxus, unveiled its newest model, the D60. Being the first SUV in a lineup composed of MPVs, vans, and pickups, it hopes to offer all the same appealing qualities in a more popular form factor. There are five reasons this new SUV is...
Legado Motors, Inc., the official distributor of GAC Motor cars in the Philippines, announced that it will be increasing the prices of its whole vehicle line-up effective March 1. The price increase is being implemented after the Bureau of Customs (BoC) released a Customs Memorandum Order stating...
Chery loads up the Tiggo 5x SUV Text and photos by Eric Tipan While it’s great for the market that there are a lot of sub P1 million crossovers out there, it’s getting harder and harder for buyers to choose between these models. One of these relatively new nameplates is the Tiggo 5x Luxury...
The fun-loving, feature-packed crossover Text and photos by Eric Tipan In case you’re interested in the Kia Seltos subcompact crossover but can’t make out its personality, let me tell you, the two-tone body color of the SX variant is an instant giveaway. It’s perky (almost hyperactive even)...
The new top-of-the-line Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), distributors of Geely cars, has heard customers’ requests and is now offering a new variant for its Okavango seven-seater model, the Urban Plus. The Okavango is the third offering from Geely following the Coolray compact SUV and the larger...
The auto industry started the year on a good footing with sales in the first month reaching 23,380 units, just 1.4 percent shy of the January 2020 figure, a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed....
Nissan starts the new year with an updated Nissan Terra VL variant. For 2021, mid-size SUV gets enhanced exterior and interior styling. Among the changes on the exterior are a gloss black front radiator grille, gloss black front bumper and fog lamp accents, and gloss black door handles and door...
