Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (Hari) has just recently presented two new offerings that promise to bring thrills at both ends of the spectrum. Both are called “Grand” but while one is a spunky little car, the other…
The bright and warm day at the converted 1.2-kilometer track in front of the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta last Sunday has all the hallmarks of a traditional race meet. Cars line up the starting grid, teams talk…
For just one day last Jan. 25, 12 race-ready Vios cars roared around the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. The one-make exhibition race went past in a whirl, and then an eerie calm descended. It roused a…
They made the Philippine automotive industry in 2013 much brighter and a lot more exciting. Here are some of those who made the biggest news in the past 12 months. Orlando Alvarez Jr. In June, Alvarez made…
The Tokyo Motor Show has a reputation for enthralling the audience with futuristic concept cars as well as strange-looking vehicles. However, in the recently concluded 43rd edition of the biennial event, what really caught the people’s attention…
In a few months, Filipino car buyers may be able to drive home a Tata-branded multipurpose vehicle, passenger van, subcompact passenger car or even a pickup truck. This is because Tata Motors Ltd., India’s largest automobile company,…
When big numbers are needed, the local auto industry could always rely on Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) to deliver sales that no other brand would be able to match.…
On top of the P500,000 donated to the victims of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that badly hit Bohol and Cebu in October and the P1 million given to the victims of Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: “Haiyan”) in November,…
The 43RD edition of the Tokyo Motor Show kicks off Wednesday with Japanese automakers set to showcase their concept as well as latest passenger cars, commercial vehicles and trucks alongside most of their European and American competitors.…
The Philippine countryside is a pickup truck haven and the front line in an expanding battle among several auto makers planning to load up on profits from this well-rounded type of vehicle.…
