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October 21, 2019

The Mitsubishi Xpander is the People's Choice for Automobile of the Year


Top-selling models of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) were proclaimed as the “2019-2020 Auto Focus Automobile of the Year” (AOY) in their respective Standard and Premium/Luxury categories at the Awards Night of the 2019-2020 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards (AFPCA).

February 28, 2018

If This Isn't a Sportscar, What Is? Manila Sports Car Club Releases 2017 List of Eligible Cars


What is a sportscar? While the term is now being used by everyone from journalists to enthusiasts to describe everything from an Mazda MX-5 to a Ford Mustang to a Honda Civic Type R even, the folks at the Manila Sports Car Club has a very specific list.

February 14, 2020

Hyundai's Genesis Beats Lexus, Porsche in Vehicle Dependability


Research company J.D. Power has released its 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, and the result is quite surprising.

January 7, 2013

40 Cars to Watch Out For in 2013: Part 1 of 4


Barely a week has gone by, and it looks like it’s going to be yet another banner year for the Philippine automotive industry. Building on the high of record sales last year and the continued robust growth of the economy (this year’s an election year after all), car manufacturers and distributors are setting their sights on 2013 to be an exciting year for those hoping to purchase a new car.

Although there’s no way to be completely certain of what’s going to arrive at a showroom near you, an educated guess (and some luck) is all that’s needed to find out what’s in store for the coming 12 months. Peering into the magical crystal ball, here is CarGuide.PH’s fearless forecast on the new and exciting vehicles that lay ahead this 2013.

June 25, 2020

Hyundai Venue, Nissan Sentra Among This Year's Best Interiors List


In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Wards Auto has gone digital in choosing this year’s 10 Best Interiors.

December 7, 2020

The Subaru Levorg is the 2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year


The 2021 Subaru Levorg is the 2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year. The sports tourer managed to best 33 eligible entries (check out the Top 10 finalists here) to take the top prize.

March 12, 2001

Review: 2001 BMW 523i vs Honda Accord VTi-L


We know what’s circulating in your minds: here’s another crazy match up between a BMW and a Honda—an uneven match-up, much like letting Mike Tyson go against Yukozuna.  On paper, there’s actually nothing the same with the Honda Accord and the BMW 523i: the German is rear-wheel drive, powered by an inline-6 and costs three million bucks.  On the other hand, the Accord is the typical exec-sedan of choice offering front-wheel drive, powered by an inline-4 and priced at half of the Bimmer’s list price.

November 19, 2020

These are the Finalists for the 2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year


The Top 10 finalists for the Japan Car of the Year 2020-2021 has been revealed. Considered as Japan’s most prestigious car award, the following ten cars advanced to the final around after besting 33 eligible entries.

November 28, 2011

Goodyear Launches New Eagle F1 Range

Photos by Ulysses Ang
Ever since we were young, the Goodyear Eagle F1 has always been synonymous with ultra-high performance vehicles, requiring the very pinnacle of tire technology. Cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford GT and even the McLaren F1 have all made the Eagle F1 as their O.E. or Original Equipment tire of choice. Drivers such as Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher have won championships on cars with nothing less than Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. It comes as no surprise that it’s won numerous awards across the globe including six in Asia during the past two years alone.

September 1, 2021

RAM Is Best Ranked Brand In Initial Quality For 2021


RAM and Lexus top the 2021 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)
as the highest rated mass market and premium brand respectively.

January 6, 2017

8 Cars to Watch Out For in 2017


Carmakers keep new model launch schedules close to their chest so it’s hard to come up with an accurate prediction on the new stuff coming to showroom floors. Coming from a strong year, the automotive industry looks to continue that upward trend in 2017, the new excise tax be damned. With new or revamped vehicles, would-be buyers are sure to be busy. Peering into the crystal ball, here are 8 cars that’ll arrive within the next 365 days.

January 1, 2019

13 Cars to Watch Out For in 2019


The Philippine automotive industry is seeking to rebound after the government’s implementation of TRAIN caused a derailment to growth in 2018. Collectively, carmakers are predicting a 10 to 15 percent rise in sales. While the growth will still be fueled mostly by attractive financing schemes, the bullish car industry is looking forward to new products to help spur this rebound.

April 16, 2020

BMW Judged to Have Easiest to Use Infotainment System, MG the Worst


The “eyes” (and fingers) have it—BMW has easiest to use infotainment and climate control system, while MG has the worst. This is judged by UK-based What Car?.

November 18, 2013

Toyota Vios is Auto Focus People's Choice Back-to-Back Winner


The Philippine automotive market’s best-selling model, the Toyota Vios subcompact sedan once again received the much-coveted “Automobile of the Year” title at the Awards Night of the “2012-2013 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards” (AFPCA) held last Thursday, November 7, 2013 at The Venue of the SM Mall of Asia. The Vios accomplished the first ever back-to-back win for the top award in the 9-year history of the AFPCA, which was first launched in 2005.

September 11, 2012

Review: 2012 Toyota 86 Aero

Photo by Ulysses Ang

Thumbs-up, catcalls, whistles, and snaps from cell phone cameras—this is what it’s like to drive the all-new Toyota 86 on public roads. No other car that I’ve driven, including other two-door sports cars twice or even quadruple the price gets and attracts as much attention as this. And this is just the first hour of a five-day love affair with Toyota’s dreamy coupe. Forget twisty mountain roads or race tracks, we all know how the 86 can easily beat the best of them, so you won’t hear any of that here. The mission here is to find out if the 86 is as good as any Toyota as a daily driver.

December 18, 2017

Spending 2 Hours in a Casa Could One Day Save Your Life


Unless you’ve been living under a rock, there’s a massive recall concerning defective Takata airbags. Supposed to save lives in the event of a devastating crash, these airbags could become potential grenades since their uncontrolled explosion could send shrapnel into the face of a vehicle’s occupants.

July 3, 2016

The Philippine Car Price Guide: June-July 2016

Here’s the June-July 2016 edition of The Philippine Car Price Guide. Since there wasn’t much happening in way of car launches, this update focuses more on new variants and price adjustments.  Before going further, take note that all Car Models that have links means we’ve driven them. At least you can also use this as a handy guide if you want to keep tabs on our test drives.
  • BMW (model updates)
  • Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
  • Ford Fiesta (new variants)
  • Honda Accord
  • Honda Civic 1.8 E Modulo
  • Honda Odyssey
  • Hyundai Accent (price adjustment)
  • Hyundai Elantra (price adjustment)
  • Hyundai Starex (price adjustment)
  • Isuzu (model updates)
  • Mitsubishi ASX (price adjustment)
  • Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
  • Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
  • Mitsubishi Pajero (price adjustment)
  • Nissan NP300 Navara (price adjustment, new variants)
  • Nissan NV350 Urvan (price adjustment)
  • Subaru XV (price adjustment)

April 10, 2016

Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2016

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has just ended and with that, it’s time to update The Philippine Car Price Guide. Given the several car launches/previews held at the annual summer motoring show, we’ve included them in this update.
  • Chevrolet Sail
  • Chrysler Town&Country (price update)
  • Dodge (price update)
  • Ford EcoSport (new variant)
  • Ford Everest (new variant)
  • Foton Toplander (new variants)
  • Honda City 1.5 E Special Edition
  • Hyundai Accent (2016 model)
  • Hyundai Elantra (new variant)
  • Hyundai Eon (new variant)
  • Hyundai Santa Fe (2016 model)
  • Hyundai Veloster
  • Isuzu Crosswind (new variants)
  • Jeep Wrangler (new variants)
  • Kia Grand Carnival (price update)
  • Kia Sportage
  • Mazda2 (new variant)
  • MINI Cooper Clubman
  • Mitsubishi Mirage (2016 model)
  • Mitsubishi Lancer EX (2016 model)
  • SsangYong Korando
  • SsangYong Tivoli
  • SsangYong Rodius
  • Subaru Forester (2016 model)
  • Suzuki Ciaz

May 26, 2015

Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2015

Contrary to popular belief, we weren’t sleeping on the job. We were just waiting for launch of key models to update the May 2015 edition of the monthly Philippine Car Price Guide. Here are the new or updated entries. Remember, entries with clickable links means that there is a review.
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (new)
  • Ford Everest (new)
  • Ford Mustang (new)
  • Honda Mobilio (new)
  • Honda Odyssey (price adjustment)
  • Isuzu D-Max (new)
  • Kia Picanto (new)
  • Lexus GS 350 (price adjustment)
  • Mazda3 1.6 Maxx (new)
  • Mazda6 Skyactiv (new)
  • Mazda CX-5 (new)
  • Toyota Hiace Super Grandia LXV (new)
  • Toyota Innova (price adjustment)
  • Toyota RAV4 (price adjustment)

April 22, 2015

Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2015

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is over, and with that comes a variety of new and updated models. We’ve delayed the monthly Philippine Car Price Guide to reflect these changes. For this update, we have the following new additions/updates:
  • Audi Q1 1.4 TFSI
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
  • BYD Qin
  • Chevrolet Colorado Tracker
  • Chevrolet Trailblazer L / SE
  • Ford Expedition EL EcoBoost Platinum
  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak (Update)
  • Great Wall Haval M4
  • Hyundai Accent 1.6 E 4DR CRDI
  • Isuzu D-Max 2.5 VGS
  • Kia Grand Carnival
  • Kia Sorento
  • Mazda2 Skyactiv
  • MG MG3
  • MG MG350
  • MG MG5
  • MINI Cooper 5DR / Cooper S 5R
  • MINI Countryman
  • Peugeot 301
  • Subaru Legacy
  • Subaru Outback
  • Tata Ace Bata
  • Toyota Camry
  • Volkswagen Beetle (Update)
  • Volkswagen Polo Sedan A/T
  • Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
  • Volkswagen Touareg Sport Edition
  • Volkswagen Touran 1.2