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

The recent “Undas” week gave us all the chance to reflect not only about those who have left us, but also about our own lives. For those who stayed in Metro Manila, it has been a pleasant mix of clear roads, good weather and occasional rain showers. And for those who drove out of town, it was a chance to spend up to a week away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It really makes you wonder about what the Philippines would be like if economic development were spread all throughout the archip

The Lexus LS was a game-changer when it was introduced in 1989, leaving European luxury carmakers in a cold sweat. With its unmatched refinement, impeccable performance and superb value for money, the LS has long been the Japanese luxury marque’s flagship model, with the latest LS featuring advanced hybrid-electric vehicle technology. But with Lexus’ aim to sell exclusively electric vehicles (EV) by 2035, the LS may not remain for long. Meet its replacement, the LF-ZL concept, which was launched

A young and renowned Filipino racer gunning for an international title just got a big backer here in the Philippines. RSA Motors, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, announced in a press statement that it has inked a partnership with 19-year-old Eduardo Coseteng, who is the son of Philippine touring car legend Jody Coseteng. The younger Coseteng is set to compete in the 2023 Team Motopark GT season under Schubert Motorsport, which has been a privateer BMW racing team

2022 was an excellent year for the Philippine car industry, with new cars making their mark. We saw new crossovers, sedans, pick-up trucks, and sport-utility vehicles enter the market. As we welcome a new year for the local automotive industry, we have compiled a list of cars that you will miss in 2023. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo S CVT We have gotten confirmation from the public relations team of Honda Cars Philippines Inc. that the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo S variant will no longer be around this year.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To