Back in 1997, the first Toyota RAV4 was a rugged little maverick, a flamboyant free spirit promising fun and adventure. It was one of the first compact 4x4 SUVs in the world.…
THE UNVEILING of the sixth-generation BMW Series last Thursday evening was a stunning revelation of how far the German premium brand has advanced in techno wizardry, uber-plush luxury, dynamic precision and superlative comfort.…
SUZUKI Motor of Japan is globally recognized as the manufacturer of excellent motorcycles, subcompact and compact cars and compact sport utility vehicles. Among Suzuki’s compact SUVs, the Grand Vitara has earned a reputation for its masterful 4-mode…
ON NOV. 30, 1965, more than 50 years ago, a young Harvard-trained lawyer published a book that totally changed the automotive industry and helped to save millions of lives on the road in the subsequent decades. Ralph…
Photos by Aida Sevilla-Mendoza BELIEVE it or not, there are luxury car buyers who prefer refined opulence and quiet riding comfort to tire-screeching high performance and racing prowess. For consumers who want more luxe…
At its media appreciation night last Friday, Volkswagen Philippines highlighted its accomplishments in 2015 and promised a “more exciting” 2016 via product upgrades plus the immediate availability of the new Jetta sedan. Top VW Philippines officials…
In the midsize executive car segment, Japan’s top three brands—Toyota, Nissan and Honda—have all fielded V6 models aside from the requisite 2.5-liter, four-cylinder model. Not so for Mazda Motor Corp., which chose to enter…
2015 HAS been an exciting year for the Philippine automotive industry as it looks headed to surpass its 310,000 sales target. For consumers, it was a compelling year, too, since the car manufacturers and importers vied…
ALTHOUGH I wrote my last motoring column seven months ago (“Time to change gears,” 6/27/15), I still hang around the motoring beat, partly because of the lighthearted moments it sometimes provides and the personalities I get to…
SURPRISE, surprise! The hottest segment in the urban automotive market is the subcompact SUV/crossover, not only in the Philippines but also in the United States. That is why the Chevrolet Trax, introduced in late 2012 in Mexico…
