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

Another point for Tesla! Nissan US has become the first Japanese automaker that lets you charge with Tesla's proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug type. Nissan's adoption of the Tesla EV plug standard now allows customers looking for charging stations to have an easier time, as it will enable them to gain access to the American EV-maker's wide network of supercharging stations. The agreement between Tesla and Nissan sees that from 2024, NACS charging adapters will be fitted to

Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) will be at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds until tomorrow, May 7th, for the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. At the event, the South Korean automaker will let visitors get behind the wheel of its entire local lineup of vehicles, including the Creta, Stargazer, Staria, Tucson, and even one of its latest electric vehicles (EV), the IONIQ 5. “Hyundai is thrilled to once again be a part of Auto Focus’ bi-yearly activity, as it enables us to conne

In today’s world, the fight between cars is always about who brings more to the table. The new generation of buyers – millennials, Gen Z, and even Gen Alpha – are looking more at spec sheet than performance, trading speed for sensibility and performance for practicality. The modern driver looks for things old cars don’t have, which might pose an issue for a vehicle such as the Mitsubishi Xpander. Under the hood The Mitsubishi Xpander is part of a long line of MPVs targeted at new and returning f

The Kia Carnival is undoubtedly one of the nicest vans in the market. With generous accommodation for seven passengers in a sleeker, American-minivan-style package, the Carnival combines the Korean brand’s sharp design with a punchy turbodiesel engine. These, among other reasons, may be why the Carnival won in three categories at the 2022-2023 Auto Focus People’s and Media’s Choice Awards. Kia Philippines said in a January 2023 press statement that the premium minivan received awards for Best De

You might think at first that the Mini might be literally ‘mini’ in terms of capabilities and road power. But this iconic car is not just popular for its classic look, but it shows beasty performance on track and around the city. The Mini may have aged in stories for decades, but surely its powertrain components are as fresh as its new-generation lineup. The Mini was passed on different automobile companies for several years. In 2020, the Mini has found its home for 22 years now – BMW. Although