Following the passage of Executive Order 62, Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines have slashed prices of their Japan-made hybrid models. Executive Order 62 has slashed tariffs on hybrids and plug-in hybrids made in countries not covered by existing free trade agreement. For Toyota and Lexus, only imported-from-Japan hybrid models are seeing price cuts. Hybrid variants of the Corolla Cross, Camry, Yaris Cross, and Innova Zenix, which are sourced from neighbouring Southeast Asian countri

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will slim down its vehicle lineup by removing coupes and wagons. The announcement is part of the brand’s 2022 long-term strategic plan, which involves downsizing and reshaping its product portfolio. When first revealed in May of 2022, the automaker did not mention how it would be doing it; however, come 2023, it has made it clear which models it will remove. From 33 to 14 Out of the 33 vehicle body styles Mercedes-Benz currently has on sale, it will be removin

The relentless pursuit of perfection continues with Lexus as it introduces a round of upgrades to the tuned edition of its venerable compact sedan, the IS series. As the pinnacle of the brand’s Lexus Driving Signature ethos in the compact category, the IS 350 F Sport deserves enhancements that will further amplify confidence, comfort, and overall love of driving. New for the IS 350 F Sport is a Limited-Slip Differential or LSD. Essential in providing greater control and satisfaction when taking

Lexus Manila, the official importer and distributor of Toyota's luxury brand in the Philippines, has introduced a new variant to its ES lineup. The company said in a press statement that it has brought in the ES 300h Luxury variant, which slots above the ES 300h Executive. The range-topper remains to be the ES 350 Premier. The ES 300h Luxury adds to the Executive model by offering: 18-inch alloy wheels Rain-sensing wipers A 10-way, power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function An 8-way, po

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 180 was recently unveiled by Auto Nation Group, the official distributor and importer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Philippines. Priced at Php 3,890,000, the new C-Class will be sold only in Avantgarde trim at all four Mercedes-Benz dealerships around the country. Baby S-Class? Touted as the brand's modern executive C-segment take on luxury, the new C-Class Avantgarde sports features that have trickled down from the flagship S-Class. How high has the new C-Class raise

No more Mercedes-Benz wagons after 2030 Current era S206 C-Class Bequest and next-gen 2022 E-Class wagon (S214) to be the last Sales of wagons have been falling in all key markets Enthusiasts rave approximately wagons, but few exterior of Europe really purchase one, and for a part of car producers, the trade case for wagons is getting to be less and less feasible. German distribution Automobilwoche has learned that Mercedes-Benz will drop all wagons from its line-up by 2030. The recently launche