THIS YEAR, we have several new models and three new entries in the MPV/minivan category including the Honda’s Mobilio, Mahindra’s Xylo MPV, Mercedes-Benz’s V-Class, Kia’s Grand Carnival and BMW’s first-ever MPV, the 2 Series Active Tourer. …
MINDFUL of the mandatory use of the cleaner and more efficient global fuel standard called Euro 4, by January 2016, oil firms have started offering a full range of compliant fuel products. “It’s mandatory on Jan. 1…
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…
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…
SEDANS are no longer the default choice for the premium and luxury market, with the many crossovers, SUVs, sports cars and even MPVs that can compete in comfort and desirability. Still, for many applications, particularly ferrying…
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…
OVER the weekend, I found myself in the company of some good friends who were jittery over having their eldest young kids start school in a big campus rather than some small daycare or nursery school. We…
Two days before the start of the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 here, the coverage of the national tragedy caused by Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: “Haiyan”) to the Philippines remains top priority for international cable news channels like…
While many people are vigorously objecting to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s plan to expand the car coding scheme, another government agency is quietly preparing to present smart new ways to move people and cargo efficiently in…
