Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

If you think the demand for hybrid electric vehicles is starting to wane, think again. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported on January 11, 2023 that the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius was sold out in just one day in Japan. There’s now a 12-month waiting list for the Prius 2.0-liter variant, while those who want the 1.8-liter model will have to wait at least six months. It’s the same situation in the United States, where it could take American buyers up to a year to get their han

Disclaimer: Toyota Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2022 Toyota Corolla Altis V Hybrid for five days, filled with fuel and RFID cards with enough load for seemingly endless out-of-town trips. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. Teaching doesn’t just require you to have full knowledge of a topic – it also requires you to understand the type of learner you’re working with. I’ve had the privilege of educating many students over the last decade in applied language courses, such as debate

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD and Toyota are collaborating on a new EV sedan called the Toyota bZ3. In what looks like the production version of the Toyota bz SDN concept unveiled in 2021, the upcoming EV will run on BYD's FinDreams Battery and electric motors. It will sit on Toyota's new e-TNGA pure electric platform. The rear-wheel drive bZ3 will be produced by FAW Toyota, the joint venture manufacturing plant of Toyota and FAW, based on information released by China's Ministry of

Popular cars are well-loved for a reason. The Nissan GT-R has enticed car enthusiasts and rich boy-racers because of its supercar-killing performance and timeless appeal. The Toyota Innova is popular in the Philippines because of its affordability, cabin size, and fuel efficiency. The Ford Ranger Raptor is a top choice among off-roaders because of its robust off-road components and abilities. It's the same thing with the Toyota Camry, it is one of the prime choices for executives and the upper c

Two years since the world was placed on lockdown, Filipinos are itching to go to one of their favorite tourist destination in Asia – Japan! For people like me who has been to the land of the rising sun many times already, there is still this sheer wonder and excitement as though going there the first time. Everything seemed to be orderly, and technology seems to have been fully integrated in day-to-day life. The shinkansen or bullet train, the uber hi-tech toilets you want to bring home if you c