In 2015, Ford held the regional launch of the third generation of the Everest in Chiang Rai, Thailand. I was part of the Philippine delegation at that launch and can remember driving not just on paved roads,…
Gearheads and techies are looking forward to visiting the 3rd edition of the highly-anticipated World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) showcasing the latest and cutting-edge products and services in consumer technology. This would include tech innovations by…
Not only does the Philippines have no vehicle safety regulations, government funding for road safety stopped in 2018 when a law abolished the Road Board. These revelations were made by World Health Organization (WHO) representative Eric Lazarte…
To be honest, I’ve never cared much for China branded cars. They look odd, drive equally odd, but worst of all, reliability has always been suspect, to put it politely. Stories of test units failing to leave…
Just three decades after its founding, Toyota Quezon Avenue (TQA) last week announced it just sold its 100,000th unit, the fastest to reach such milestone among Toyota Motor Philippines’ extensive network of dealers nationwide. “When we opened…
While some automakers and their dealers sometimes forget about their customers as soon as they drive away in their newly bought vehicles, Volkswagen Philippines has made bonding with buyers for life its main marketing aim. This weekend’s…
Lexus has once again done a mid model life change that makes a big difference. It improves the obvious and visible, but also the invisible that will only be obvious when you start to realize how much…
At the Foton “Big AtTRUCKtion” opening ceremony on a rainy Sept. 12 morning, the government’s representative and guest speaker had a mouthful to say about the metropolis’ worsening traffic. The excruciating crawl he experienced along Eulogio…
The 4×4 and SUV / light truck aftermarket tire market is growing. There are now so many brands and models from various manufacturers spread out, from very affordable, to very high-end purpose-made tires designed for street,…
Buying a brand new car these days is really very easy. With low interest rates, aggressive car dealers and numerous new brands and models in the market, the options are practically endless. From luxury and premium…
