Toyota’s plans to slowly electrify its model lineup are coming together with more information about the possible specifications for the upcoming Toyota Fortuner hybrid being released. Reports have indicated that the Fortuner hybrid will still use its 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, but will be combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It won't be considered a full-hybrid vehicle, unlike the Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota Yaris Cross. Note that Toyota has not yet released any official specificat

Hyundai China has revealed official images of the upcoming Hyundai Mufasa ahead of its debut at Auto Shanghai 2023. The South Korean manufacturer is keen on building hype for its newest crossover. Beijing Hyundai posted images of the car on the Chinese social media network Weibo, revealing the new vehicle's styling. It takes on much of the same styling choices as its brother, the Hyundai Tucson, with its massive grille and layered headlight design. It also sports angular cuts and creases, indica

The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross made quite a splash during its launch on January 2023. And there’s really a lot to look forward to as it promises to be better than the previous model. For starters, a lot of exterior changes have been made to the updated model, making it look more like a sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But what’s surprising here is the fact that several components were adopted from the larger Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUV. Cabin styling traits Let’s begin with the interior of the 2

It looks like Suzuki Auto Philippines isn’t done electrifying its lineup. An anonymous source from the Japanese carmaker initmated at the Jan. 16, 2023 launch of the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid that the company is evaluating plans to bring in a mild-hybrid version of the Suzuki XL7. However, it did not mention a launch date or final specifications. The Ertiga and the XL7 are almost identical, with the latter sporting a more off-roader aesthetic. The XL7 gets a massive front grill and generous amounts o

The claim to fame for many hybrid-electric vehicles is their ability to produce stunning fuel-economy figures out of gasoline engines. With the price of diesel in the Philippines as of press time costing substantially more than unleaded, hybrids are a tempting proposition for drivers who want to cut back on fuel costs. The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid, which was unveiled at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, grabbed headlines as the first hybrid, seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which i

The Honda CR-V (Comfortable Runabout Vehicle) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda Motor Corporation. The CR-V has been around for 24 years and is one of the most popular crossovers, not only in the country but globally. Back in the 90s, if you are an aspiring family man, and you wanted a little more space compared to the typical sedan like the Honda City, you would be redirected to the Honda CR-V. In the Philippines, the CR-V is a market mainstay making it a top c