Hyundai and Hyundai’s premium brand, Genesis top every other carmaker when it comes to in-car tech experience while Mazda languishes at the bottom. This is affording to the latest 2023 Tech Experience Index Study or TXI Study.
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August 25, 2023
Hyundai Leads, Mazda Languishes In Tech Leadership Study
Hyundai and Hyundai’s premium brand, Genesis top every other carmaker when it comes to in-car tech experience while Mazda languishes at the bottom. This is affording to the latest 2023 Tech Experience Index Study or TXI Study.
December 11, 2017
This P75,000 Watch is Made of Classic Ford Mustang Parts
Classic Ford Mustangs destined for the scrap yard have found new life thanks to the passion of two enthusiasts who had the idea to transform them into unique wristwatches.
April 3, 2015
BMW Philippines Launches 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW is entering into a whole new market segment with the Philippine launch of the first-ever 2 Series Active Tourer. Known as a staunch supporter of the traditional driver’s car layout—rear wheel drive—the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the German brand’s first front-wheel drive vehicle. As such, it’s aimed more towards a new breed of BMW buyers who’re looking for a practical family car that doesn’t sacrifice spirited performance.
November 6, 2019
Caltex and LICA Auto Group Extend Partnership
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex, announced the renewal of its alliance with one of the largest multi-brand dealership in the country, LICA Auto Group. This undertaking entitles all LICA Auto Group’s vehicle owners to discounts.
April 23, 2019
Review: 2019 SsangYong Tivoli Premium Sport
Admittedly, the SsangYong Tivoli was not a looker. When it appeared on my driveway, I nearly missed it, and walked right past. I suppose it did not help that Techno Grey was clearly not my color. Add to that, my first drive out in the little crossover made me eyeroll — the brakes were too soft and sensitive, making the car jerky; and, being only on a 1.6-liter engine, the power was not as responsive as I was used to. Day One—color me unimpressed.
November 28, 2019
Mazda is the Only Japanese Brand to Be Shortlisted for 2020 World Car of the Year Awards
The journey to the 2020 World Car of the Year awards has started and the shortlist has just been announced. This year’s list is dominated by Korean and French brands, while the sole Japanese brand on the list? Mazda.
March 3, 2015
Review: 2015 Peugeot 208 GTi
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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.
February 27, 2015
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs the Competition
The original hot hatch is finally here: the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Although the GTI nameplate has been around for a while in Europe, it’s the relative new comer here in the Philippines. In this match up, the Golf GTI is pitted against the Filipino favorites: Subaru WRX, MINI Cooper S, and the Toyota 86.
November 23, 2023
Singapore Motorshow 2024 Set For January 11-14
Singapore’s Motor Traders Association (MTA) has announced the dates for the Singapore Motorshow 2024. The Singapore Motorshow 2024 will happen from January 11 to 14, 2024 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Level 3 and 4.
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.
August 30, 2022
Owners Say Hyundai Leads In In-Car Tech
Hyundai leads all other carmakers when it comes to in-car tech. This is based on the latest 2022 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. Hyundai is the leading mass market brand and fourth overall, while luxury brand, Genesis is ranked highest overall.
July 25, 2019
The Spirit of the Evo Lives on...in the Mitsubishi Xpander?
It’s been a while since Mitsubishi stormed a world rally stage backed up by a factory racing team, so it’s understandable that Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) is doing something extraordinary to keep that racing spirit alive: they’ve transformed the Xpander into a rally car.
May 28, 2019
Review: 2019 Suzuki Swift GLX CVT
A wise person once advised not to judge a book by its cover. If you do, it might walk (or in this case, drive) away without having told its story. Such is my experience with the 2019 Suzuki Swift GLX. Admittedly, when I hear the brand, the only model that comes to mind is the Jimny; that is, until now.
November 9, 2014
Winners of 2014-2015 Auto Focus People's Choice and Media's Choice Awards Announced
The Philippine automotive market’s best-selling standard and luxury models, the Toyota Vios subcompact and the Lexus IS 350 luxury compact sedan, garnered the coveted “Automobile of the Year” title in their respective categories at the Awards Night of the “2014-2015 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards” (AFPCA).
November 28, 2017
CAGI Awards Honda CR-V As Philippines's Car of the Year 2017
The Car Awards Group, Inc., the organization made of around 50 motoring journalists and bloggers has finally revealed the 2017 Car of the Year – Philippines and 2017 Truck of the Year – Philippines.
May 11, 2016
Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2016
The height of summer brings some of the coolest new cars to hit the Philippine market. In this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, we have some of the much-awaited new cars making their debut on the list. Also, any vehicle that’s clickable (with a link) brings you to our test drive or first drive of that particular variant. Now neat is that?
- Chevrolet Colorado (new variant)
- Ford Everest (price increase)
- Ford Explorer Sport (price increase)
- Great Wall Haval M4
- Honda Accord (price increase)
- Honda Brio Amaze (new variant)
- Honda City (price increase)
- Honda Civic
- Honda HR-V (price increase)
- Honda Jazz (price increase)
- Honda Mobilio (price increase)
- Honda Odyssey (price increase)
- Isuzu mu-X
- Kia Soul (new variant)
- Mazda6 Skyactiv-D
- Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D
- MINI Cooper Convertible
- Suzuki Ertiga
- Toyota Wigo (price increase)
- Volkswagen Golf
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Volkswagen Polo
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 5, 2013
MIAS 2013: Mini Launches Paceman
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| Photo by Ulysses Ang |
February 22, 2020
BMW PH Does It Again: 2020 1 Series Undercuts the Merc A-Class, MINI Clubman JCW (w/ Specs)
Flair up those nostril hot hatch fans, because BMW Philippines just unleashed yet another surprise in the all-new 1 Series. Available in two variants, the 1 Series switches to a new platform (UKL2) which fuses the brand’s dynamic excellence with increased interior space. And they also happen to undercut their two chief segment rivals.
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