Hybrid vehicles have slowly begun to become popular in the Philippine market. Automakers are increasingly releasing these kinds of cars, hoping to capitalize on the growing demand. Recent additions to the Philippine market include the likes of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval H6 and the Haval Jolion. Meanwhile, the likes of the Geely Okavango and the recently launched Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid are classified as "mild" hybrid vehicles. But just how do mild hybrids work? Wh

If you want to do something exciting this weekend, the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup's final round will be on November 19, 2022, at Clark International Speedway. In a press statement, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said there will be three Circuit Championship classes, along with the Autocross Challenge races, in the long-running one-make racing event. “These race events will feature seasoned and celebrity racers along with influencers and members of the media who will either defend their pl

As October comes to a close, you might be thinking whether or not it's the right time to buy a brand-new Toyota. If you're not yet sure, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may have a promo that could "make you smile." The carmaker announced in an October 2022 press statement that its "More Shared Miles, More Shared Smiles" campaign is ongoing until Oct. 31, 2022. Various payment schemes TMP offers three payment options for new-car buyers: Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay Pay Low

The Chinese carmaker again piqued the interest of local motorists at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, with the debut of a turbocharged, 2.0-liter straight four, all-wheel-drive (AWD) model for its top-end Tiggo 8 Pro nameplate. The variant sits right between the turbocharged 1.6-liter straight-four Tiggo 8 Pro and the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T AWD has 254 ps and 390 Nm under the rightmost pedal, linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch automa

Hybrid cars are getting more and more traction in the Philippines, and this is not a fluke or a trend that will dissipate. Of course, there is always the idea that cars running on diesel and petrol will always be preferred but to those who can afford it, a hybrid car seems like a logical choice as gas prices constantly seem to go up every week. Enter Toyota's affordable entry into the hybrid car segment. One that is very familiar to its loyal clientele, is the Toyota Altis. Now, the Altis has si

Two years since the world was placed on lockdown, Filipinos are itching to go to one of their favorite tourist destination in Asia – Japan! For people like me who has been to the land of the rising sun many times already, there is still this sheer wonder and excitement as though going there the first time. Everything seemed to be orderly, and technology seems to have been fully integrated in day-to-day life. The shinkansen or bullet train, the uber hi-tech toilets you want to bring home if you c