The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is one of the hottest commodities on the local new-car market, especially with the monumental mark-ups that dealers have been piling on the sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But the LC300’s days of ruling the roost (and thus, holding buyers hostage with pricing) may soon be numbered with the latest generation of its long-running Japanese rival, the Nissan Patrol. Australian automotive publication Drive secured spyshots of the upcoming Patrol undergoing testing in the Uni

Toyota has just unveiled the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser 250 Series, and it goes back to its off-roading roots with retro-inspired looks, a leaner, more durable, and tech-infused platform. With a more functional new design, improved off-road performance, and state-of-the-art safety features, the Land Cruiser 250 Series is sure to be a hit for off-roaders. It was built upon the premise of reliability, durability, simplicity, ease of repair, comfort, affordability, and customizability in mind. The e

The Toyota Land Cruiser J70 series has been on the market for 39 years and has steadily received upgrades to keep it up-to-date and modern. While it officially exited other markets in 1990 when the new Land Cruiser J80 came along, other places such as Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand have kept the SUV alive and on sale. The last update to the J70 series Land Cruiser was in 2007 when it received the 1VD-FTV, a 4.5-liter turbodiesel V8 engine. The new engine gave the SUV 205 horsepower and

Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is building its presence in the Philippines with its electrified lineup. But in other parts of the world, the brand also sells Tanks – no, not the ones used on the battlefield. GWM’s Tank brand specializes in luxury sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), with the Tank 300 making its global debut on July 2020. This was followed by the seven-seater Tank 500, unveiled globally on August 2021 and appeared on March 2023 at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Unlike m

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

Worry no more if you're shopping for a ride and are confused about why every high-rider is seemingly called an SUV nowadays. Know the key differences between an SUV, an MPV, and a Crossover to find the right car and Car Service for you. History of utility vehicles from the Asian Utility Vehicle to the Crossover What is an SUV? What is a Crossover? What is a Multi-Purpose Vehicle? Which one reigns supreme? Summary Just like cars that are usually classified depending on their size and body style -