As I write this, a great haze has blanketed the whole of Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon. That’s because Taal Volcano is once again spewing noxious ash clouds, similar to what it did in 2020 before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle emissions according to PAGASA. Although a worldwide virus outbreak seems unlikely, it’s best to stay indoors and wear a strong N95 mask to keep your lungs safe. And while you’re cooped up, you can read through the five favorite stories for Septem

The all-new Toyota Zenix is now officially on sale in the Philippines and will be sold alongside the previous-generation Innova. This new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will come in two variants: the non-hybrid V and the hybrid Q. Given that the Innova G (₱1,657,000) and the Zenix V (₱1,670,000) cost around the same, is it more worthwhile to get a plush Innova or go for the base-model Zenix? We find out in this edition of Spec Showdown. Zenix more attractive The all-new Zenix may look like an evolu

Great Wall Motors Philippines is a relatively new brand in the country, its original entry into the local market more than a decade ago was lukewarm at best, but this time the automaker is looking to heat things with its new lineup of hybrid crossovers and its new pickup truck, the GWM Cannon. The GWM Cannon seeks to take on established names, such as the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-MAX, Nissan Navara, and the Ford Ranger. However, the question remains, how will the Cannon separate itself from the res

Even though the next-generation Toyota Innova has yet to debut in the Philippines, our neighbor Indonesia will start exporting the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in 2023. Our colleagues at WapCar Malaysia reported that PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) has sent out its first batch of the all-new Innova Zenix Hybrid. The completely built units will go to countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. TMMIN aims to export more than 8,000 units of the all-new Innova in 20

Buying an electrified vehicle is going to be a whole lot easier, at least in Indonesia. Our friends from AutoFun Indonesia reported that the Indonesian government is finalizing a host of financial incentives for people looking to buy a hybrid-electric or fully electric vehicle (EV). As of press time, an estimated 80 million rupiah (₱283,000) discount may be given to full EV buyers, while hybrid owners may get 40 million (₱141,000) rupiah off. However, these will only be offered to models that ar

If a person is planning on acquiring a pickup truck, most likely, that person is planning to have an off-road adventure. In some circumstances, some people need a pickup truck to move several pieces of stuff across cities. But with whatever they are planning to do with a pickup truck like the Mazda BT-50, it is necessary to know its pros and cons to gauge whether it would be the perfect fit for their needs and wants. Here are some of the pros and cons of the 2022 Mazda BT-50: Pros It is the most