The return of the venerable Toyota Supra in 2019 has done wonders to resuscitate the Japanese brand’s sporting image. The current-generation GR Supra was co-developed with BMW. It shares the same two-seat, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform as the BMW Z4 roadster, along with the German car’s turbocharged inline-4 and inline-6 gasoline engines. But news from Japan points to what may be a huge change in direction for the Supra nameplate. Mid-engine Supra? Japanese publication BestCarWeb repor

Nissan has started making waves locally by introducing the Kicks e-POWER, an electric crossover with a gasoline generator. The Japanese carmaker is set to go further in the electric revolution by debuting a concept electric vehicle (EV) on its official YouTube channel on Feb. 2, 2023. “Join us on February 2 to see what happens when virtual becomes physical,” the company said in the livestream description. “Discover how our latest concept car takes zero-emissions mobility to the max!” The placeho

If you’re one of the people who miss the little Toyota MR-S, a revival may be in the works. A report from Japanese publication BestCarWeb said Toyota is teaming up with Daihatsu and Suzuki to develop a mid-engined sports car that may be launched in 2025. All three brands will likely have their own versions. The MR-S successor will likely use the same Toyota New Global Architecture platform on the Toyota GR Yaris, with the front end reportedly using the GR Yaris’ suspension. Meanwhile, Daihatsu a

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

Back in March 2018, Mitsubishi has launched a small multi-purpose vehicle – the Mitsubishi Xpander, replacing the Mitsubishi Adventure. Since its release, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained massive popularity in the Philippines. This 7-seater MUV has the ideal size for family use and out-of-town travel. Variants The Xpander 2022 has four variants available in the Philippine automotive market. The entry-level 1.5L GLX M/T is priced at Php1,008,000, while the 1.5L Black Series A/T is at Php1,138,00

According to Japan’s BestCarWeb, the next-generation Lexus IS will be a pure-electric (EV) model. It will reportedly make its debut in 2025. Recall that late last year, Toyota announced its range of EV models to be launched by 2030, which includes Lexus’ EV models. Amongst them is the Lexus Electrified Sedan and BestCarWeb believes that it is the basis for the next-generation Lexus IS. Further details are scarce and entirely speculative, but BestCarWeb claims that the next-generation Lexus IS wi