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The conclusion of 2025 marked the final phase of the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) 2021–2025 assessment protocol. While numerous results were published throughout the year, several evaluations were conducted during the final weeks of December. Among these year-end assessments was the JETOUR T2, a rugged off-road SUV, which underwent rigorous testing to conclude our …

Although very new in the local automotive market, VinFast has evolved from a market newcomer into an electric vehicle brand with a rapidly expanding presence and growing recognition among Filipino consumers. Today, VinFast stands as a representative of Southeast Asia in the global electric vehicle race, demonstrating that the region is no longer merely a follower, but an active contributor …

The Maxxis RAZR HT780 is a well-regarded highway-terrain tire for SUVs and 4x4s and I am truly impressed with its performance ever since they were fitted in my Nissan Navara late last year. I organized a horseracing event early December last year at the MetroTurf Racing Complex in Malvar, Batangas that’s why I need to go there frequently for the …

The Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT and Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT posted impressive performances at the recently Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run held last Sept. 24 at the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway. Based on the official results released by the DOE, the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT achieved an impressive 36.10 km/Lge gasoline-equivalent fuel economy, highlighting its class-leading efficiency for …

Driving for a living in Manila has always involved trade-offs as income can vary from week to week, operating costs are hard to control, and long hours on busy roads leave little room for planning. For many drivers, these pressures have prompted them to explore electric vehicles as a way to manage expenses and working hours more effectively. For many, …

Jetour Auto Philippines’ team-up with Araneta City to elevate the holiday shopping experience that gives shoppers the chance to win a brand-new JETOUR T2 Lightning i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) SUV will be up to Feb. 1 as part of Araneta City’s holiday celebrations and reflects Jetour’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and immersive lifestyle experiences for Filipino consumers. For every …

BJ Mercantile, Inc., the official distributor of THACO commercial vehicles in the Philippines, turned over the country’s first two THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., setting a new standard for stylish, comfortable and convenient travel between Manila and the Bicol Region.  Designed to elevate the passenger experience, the THACO Mobihome is a new generation of luxury sleeper …

True to its promise, the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator truly incorporated the premium driving feel of an SUV with the versatility and practicality of an MPV, as experienced by this driver during a week-long lendout for a test drive. ​A family can easily seat on its 7-seater roomy and spacious interior and enjoy a comfortable ride even when in traffic inside the city or breezing through the …

Mitsubishi car owners need not go far in having premium services to their precious mobility possession as Gateway Motor Group, a multi-brand car company in the country, opens its Mitsubishi Greenhills right in the heart of the bustling automotive row in San Juan City. ​The most premium care for Mitsubishi cars and SUVs is now available in the newest Mitsubishi showroom of …

The need to stop counterfeiters of automotive products gained traction as the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. signed the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding with leading E-Commerce platforms, witnessed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) las week at the Discovery Primea in Makati City. This reinforces the CAMPI’s commitment to protect consumers from counterfeit automotive …