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

When print, radio, and television were the only sources of information, this was how a person, a brand, or even a whole country was brought down. The relentless negative narratives pushed by agenda-driven personalities would ensure that all mass media was fed with the storylines crafted to shape public opinion for or against a target. In today’s age of social media, the same is true but on a magnified scale. News and information travel faster. More opinions are heard by a larger audience than ev

Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC), the official importer and distributor of Kia vehicles, has announced the leadership appointment of Brian Beundia as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting July 1, 2023. As a bit of history, Kia in the Philippines was relaunched in 2019 under Ayala Corporation (AC) Industrial’s automotive arm, AC Motors. It is one of the largest automotive distributors in the country, which includes global mobility brands such as Honda, Isuzu, Maxus, and Volkswage

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is expanding its reach in the country by adding a new dealership to its growing network. The Japanese automaker announced in a May 2023 press statement that it recently broke ground on Toyota Ilocos Sur, located in Barangay Langlangca II in Candon City. It will allow customers in the Ilocos Region better access to the brand’s popular lineup of vehicles, such as the Toyota Raize, Toyota Vios, Toyota Innova, Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Fortuner. This will be TMP’s 74

As there are several SUV models present in the market today, it doesn’t get easier to pick the best for us. Each has its strengths over other SUVs. They have the unique characteristics that make them stand out among the rest. In the same manner, they also have their weaknesses and flaws that make them less valuable or less capable than their rivals in the same class. Choosing your car doesn’t mean that it has to be acceptable to others that influence you. It also doesn’t have to be aligned to wh

Looking for a family ride which offers both power and versatility? Why not try the best-selling PPV in the Philippine market – the Toyota Fortuner! The Toyota Fortuner has been around the market for a while now, and it has been a top choice for PPV users. PPV stands for Pickup Platform Vehicle. Usually, these are also classified as midsize SUVs (yes they’re midsize even if they’re huge) or Sports Utility Vehicles. PPVs mainly come from pickup trucks that had an outer shell. Later on, the shell w