THE PICKUP wars started last year, but will hit its peak in 2016, thanks to the late introduction of the all-new Toyota Hilux. This will be the Hilux’s first full year of sales, following Mitsubishi’s early launch…
SO THIS year, the Philippine automotive industry has set its sights at roughly 335,000 to 340,000 cars sold by the end of it. This is unofficial as the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi)…
Audi’s latest Bauhaus-inspired masterpiece, the thirrd generation Audi TT has grown up, matured, and evolved beautifully. With it comes the improvement in build quality, materials, and of course, driving quality. Based on the Volkswagen-Audi Group’s MQB…
THE PHILIPPINE automotive industry is set to continue in 2016 with its the frenetic pace of launches and new product offerings. Despite the soul-draining traffic situation in Metro Manila, a car is seen as a necessity by…
LOOKING back at 2015, it was a huge year—the biggest and best yet for the entire automotive industry of the Philippines. This meant lots of new cars, lots of events and lots of traveling. Indeed, many manufacturers…
Today is Inquirer Motoring’s final edition for 2015. As we close a chapter in our lives, we look into the future not only excitedly, but also with a sense of anxiety. …
WHO SAYS the Philippines is a Third World country? With these superfast speed machines plying our roads, it’s a sign that despite some political uncertainty, massive traffic jams and badly needed infrastructure improvement, the Philippine automotive industry…
THE PHILIPPINE car market is shifting to raised vehicles from the traditional sedan segment: pickups, SUVs, and crossovers. There are a variety of reasons for this: incessant flash floods in and around Metro Manila, the growth in…
OUR PREFERENCES are often shaped by our exposure and environment. As many keen observers might have noticed, I’m very much a disciple of Zuffenhausen, loving all things boxer rear-engined, RWD or AWD. I seriously think Porsche 911s…
OUR HUMBLE broadsheet, the Inquirer, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. While I’ve only been part of it for the last five plus years, It’s been a real blast! Here are some of the most memorable ride and…
