Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently concluded the 18th edition of its Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) in its assembly plant in Laguna. The annual event puts representatives of the brand’s nationwide dealership network against one another in competition to showcase their technical competency and service knowledge of Isuzu vehicles. A total of 29 teams from different dealerships nationwide participated in the competition. Each team comprises a Service Advisor, Parts Staff, and two Se

Looking at the Mitsubishi Xpander (Specs | News) nameplate’s sales performance last year, one can conclude that the entry-level multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is a sought-after brand. The MPV sold some 16,309 units last year – including its top-end Xpander Cross variants - and was number five in the country's top ten selling vehicle models. That said, Mitsubishi felt that the top end of the Xpander line (namely, the ₱1.328 million to ₱1.353 million Xpander Cross) had to be updated to remain a top-of

One of the unique selling propositions sales agents will harp about the Mitsubishi Xpander/Xpander Cross is its electronic parking brake. The feature takes over the regular pull-type parking brake with a handle, particularly for the Xpander GLS and the upcoming 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross variants. The aforementioned Xpander varaints also get a hill-hold function with the Electric Parking Brake, which makes sure that the unit stays stationary while the electronic parking brake is in the proces

A hybrid Toyota Vios? It’s in the works. That’s according to Toyota Motor Asia Pacific chief executive officer Hao Tien. "From the business perspective, we do have plans for hybrid A/B segment,” Tien told our colleagues at WapCar Malaysia at the sidelines of the Idemitsu Super 1500 Endurance race in Thailand. “I can't tell you the date yet, but it's coming soon,” he added. Toyota is fielding two cars in the endurance race: a hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Corolla and a Toyota GR86 running on carbon-

(Images from Ford PH) The Ford Ranger Raptor is like a trophy symbol of masculinity. Some even say it symbolizes something for a man who owns it – a fat wallet. (What were you thinking?) But is it also very practical? Off the bat, I would say "no", because other pick-up trucks can be more practical without screaming testosterone. Although, if you own one already or if you wish to combine practicality and looks, then perhaps this article can reinforce your belief that you made the right call by p

Among all crossover SUVs available in the Philippines today, the French-made Peugeot 3008 draws distinctness affiliated with its name as it comes with elegantly mesmerizing looks and functionalities. It is priced at more than two million pesos in the market, which is a bit above its closest rivals. But does it have what it takes to deserve the phrase “It’s totally worth it!”? Pros Its exterior design is distinct from its brand. The 3008 is not the first Peugeot model to showcase a distinct exter