THE BIG news this year would have been the phenomenal effort of car companies to reach a previously unattainable sales target of 310,000 units. When the final numbers are tallied for the year, the members of…
SMALL, fuel- and space-efficient economy cars have been on the rise for years, especially here in the Philippines that make owning a car a bit challenging. Thankfully this year, there are now more options than ever…
ALTHOUGH the number of rugged body on frame vehicles has dramatically shrunken over the years, the selection of off road-capable SUVs and pickup trucks has never been better. While most buyers of these type of vehicle…
URBAN-DWELLERS have specific requirements when it comes to their own set of wheels: It has to be compact so it easily squeezes into tight spots but at the same time, still be able to load a reasonable…
AUTOMAKERS and vehicle emissions standard enforcers often make a tricky dance routine. As automakers continue to create their next fun-to-drive and dependable machines, the enforcers must make sure these rides conform to their ever tough standards. …
WITH 234,951 vehicles sold from January to October, the Philippine auto industry is on pace to post its best year since breaching the 200,000-unit sales mark in 2013 and reaching a sales record of 270,000 units in…
SLIPPING behind the wheels of both the mu-X and the D-Max at Isuzu’s Gateway City complex in Thailand (150 kilometers east of Bangkok) a few weeks ago brought a sense of déjà vu. The exterior as well…
FOR OVER a decade, the 4JJ1-TC Isuzu Philippines’ 3- liter common rail direct injection, turbocharged diesel engine, powered the company’s top-of-the-line models. Being the epitome of power, reliability and fuel efficiency, this 144-horsepower (maximum torque at 294…
Text and photos by Charles E. Buban As Tropical Storm “Kabayan” (international name: Mujigae) bore down on Central Luzon last week, Chevrolet Philippines’ event in Sun Valley Estates, Antipolo, could not have come at a…
IF FELIX Mabilog Jr. had a choice, he would rather not have that episode a few months earlier where his Indian-made vehicles came under scrutiny after his company bagged the P1.317-billion vehicle supply contract for the Philippine…
