Revealed alongside the new Teana
But there’s no sign of it coming to the Philippines
It's no secret that we've been yearning for the eleventh-generation Honda Accord. Besides, the Toyota Camry can't have the market all to itself, right? That said, there seems to be no sign of it coming to the Philippines.
Designated survivor
Remember the time when midsize sedans was one of the more aspirational cars? The market for it was still relatively healthy about 15 years ago, and just about every automaker had one in their lineup in the '90s. Today, that segment isn'
Meet the Geely Galaxy A7
Unlike most markets, the midsize and large sedan market in China is thriving. It's the reason why domestic automakers still build them, and other brands keep churning them out. There's even a specialized market for long-wheelbase sedans over there,
Is the 5-Series still the gold standard for executive sedans?
The previous-generation BMW 5-Series was still mostly an analog version of the prototypical business-class, three-box design. For its eighth generation, it retained the same formula that made it the beloved choice of those stepping into the first rung
It’s for China, but will other markets get it?
At this point, we're accepting the fact that the tenth-generation Honda Accord isn't coming to the Philippines anymore. Sure, Honda Cars Philippines said it's 'not closing doors' on its possible return, but the state of the midsize sedan
It’s been two years since the model was discontinued in PH
The Honda Accord e:HEV is currently on display at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show, and it has got us in our feelings. It's been over two years since the Accord was discontinued in the Philippines, and the local-midsize
by Billy Caluag
And that model is…
Ford has made it clear that it's pouring all its resources on making crossovers, SUVs, and pickup trucks. Okay, there's the Mustang, but for the most part, the American automaker has all but abandoned the sedan, hatchback, and wagon segments.
But are you really surprised?
While the Toyota Camry isn't selling like it did about a decade ago, it's still winning the hearts of those who choose it every year. Sure, it's not the sportiest or most dynamic in the midsize sedan class, but
One of the most complete cars we’ve ever driven
One of my teachers once spent a while appealing for the class to make his evening paper grading less boring by enlisting an assignment of 'revisionist' history. Basically, the academic dark art of challenging a long-held assumption.Someone argued that maybe
by Ollie Kew
An odd one, this
Over the years, we've seen odd variations of SUVs and crossovers. There's the coupe versions that luxury brands seem to love so much, and even a few convertibles here and there. But sedans?Well, back in the '90s, one Japanese
Hint: The new Civic is far from compact
The Honda Civic has come a long way since the hugely popular '90s-era EG and EK models.The current FE generation is more mature and upmarket than its boy-racer predecessors; it has also grown significantly over the earlier iterations. This
The midsize-sedan segment lives on
Well, it turns out we were right: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) was, in fact, set to launch the new Camry. The updated midsize sedan is officially here-albeit launched very quietly-and it looks like even the initial prices we published were
Sources say it could be launched real soon
The all-new Tamaraw had taken all of the spotlights for Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) over the weekend, but it looks like this isn't the only next-generation model the carmaker has been lining up for our market.A source has
It’s the second update for the current model
It's rare for BMW to give a model a second facelift, but that's exactly what's happened in the current-generation 3-Series. Launched in Germany in mid-2024, it has been available to consumers in Germany, North America, and
Does it deserve another shot here?
In case you've missed it, we've got nothing but high praises for the new Civic hybrid. It's perhaps one of the best cars in its size class by offering just about everything you want and need in a modern
*Or Dongfeng Nissan, the Japanese carmaker’s joint venture in China
Dongfeng Nissan is-you guessed it-a joint venture between Nissan and Chinese company Dongfeng Motor Group, and it has just unveiled its next production car.This is the Nissan N7, an all-electric saloon with very similar proportions to the Audi
by Greg Potts
The Legacy further cements its, er, legacy
The Subaru Legacy will officially be axed by 2025. With declining midsize sedan sales, Subaru has decided to axe that model which, to be honest, makes good business sense.Still, it's a sad announcement, and we're sad to see yet
Another month, another new BYD model
Just in case you didn't know, the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) isn't the only automotive spectacle happening next week. We've also got the 2024 Philippine EV Summit coming up, and fittingly, it's there that BYD Cars
Coming soon to PH?
It was reported earlier that the new Toyota Camry would make its premiere in Southeast Asia around October. At the time, it was believed that it was Thailand that would get this midsize sedan in the region.But it seems Toyota Singapore
Meet the all-new VW Passat Pro
The mainstream midsize sedan segment is pretty much stagnant in most parts of the world. Locally, there's only one model left in the form of the Toyota Camry. Most, if not all, of its rivals are no longer being offered here.
