As I write this, a great haze has blanketed the whole of Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon. That’s because Taal Volcano is once again spewing noxious ash clouds, similar to what it did in 2020 before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle emissions according to PAGASA. Although a worldwide virus outbreak seems unlikely, it’s best to stay indoors and wear a strong N95 mask to keep your lungs safe. And while you’re cooped up, you can read through the five favorite stories for Septem

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

Toyota Motor Philippines has increased the price of the Toyota Corolla Cross, and Toyota Hilux for 2023. This marks the second time Toyota has increased the pricing of the Hilux since their recent spec upgrade in August 2022. Why the price increase? The Toyota Hilux now gets local data communication modules (LDCM) connected to the car’s electronic control unit that lets the vehicle send data like fuel level, warnings, and kilometer readings to the brand’s local and regional servers. All variants

Reliability, durability, and longevity have long defined the Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. Whether you own a farm and need a super-tough hauler or a city slicker who wants to take on inhospitable urban streets without fear, the Hilux can handle whatever you throw at it. But Toyota’s tough truck had one potentially deadly flaw until five years ago – it could tip over when avoiding obstacles at speed. Avoiding the moose The test that had long flummoxed Toyota’s best-selling pick-up is the “moose tes

If there is an achiever's award in the automotive field, the Ford F-150 is a good candidate in the pickup truck class as it has received numerous accolades throughout its years of existence. It has been widely used as a police patrol truck and has won several awards in motorsports. But behind every nod of approval are different versions from different people. Pros It has an enormous road presence. Most pickup trucks have dominating presence on the road, but the Ford F-150 is on top above all as

The boiling anticipation is rising for the Ranger’s avid fans. It’s already been 40 years since the introduction of the Ranger in 1983. We have yet to hear more details about the famous U.S. Car Company’s all-new 2022 Ford Ranger's Philippine market launch date. At first glance, you can already tell the difference between the 2021 (left) and 2022 (right) models put side-by-side. The size difference, stronger and more defined features, contrasting color scheme, new headlights & fog lamps designs,