Buying and owning a car in the Philippines, explained properly

Honest guides on which car to buy, how to buy it smart, and what it really costs to keep on the road

Hyundai post sales increase in Q1

Quite frankly, being a Japanese car driver (having driven a Toyota, a Nissan, and a Mitsubishi) I used to have a lowly view of Hyundai. Let's be honest, Hyundai had a reputation of shoddy build quality from back in the nineties. But that has surely changed of late. I...

Chery looking to put up local plant

Let's face it. Everything is being made in China. Even your supposed to be "Made in the USA" item would probably now be tagged "Made in China." Shoes. Electronics. Toys. Milk. The whole shebang. As for cars? It will only be a matter of time when the Chinese auto...

Casa or talyer maintenance?

It's pretty interesting how the argument for and against casa maintenance can go. Some people swear by it even after the vehicle's (usually three-year) warranty has already lapsed. Some people go against it. Here's a summary of the most common arguments for and...

Malaysia gets Rolls-Royce dealership

Here's another proof that we've gone way behind in terms of progress in the SEA region - Malaysia just got its first Rolls-Royce showroom in Kuala Lumpur. Sure, European cars are steadily becoming popular with Audis and Beemers now starting to become part of the...

Aston Martin to launch at least two Lagondas

Here's another newsbit from Aston Martin. The firm has been bent on reviving the old "Lagonda" badge and all indications point at it being a separate line that would feature more upmarket luxury vehicles to differentiate it from the Aston Martin name. Aston wants to...

Honda Philippines lauches new Accord

Honda's no-taxi policy has helped secure the brand's position as a step over it's rivals from Japan and Korea in terms of sense of luxury. That and their cars' quality. Anyway, here's the new Honda Accord ready for the Philippine market. The most striking update would...