Unlike Toyota or Ford, Honda Cars did not really have an established presence in the Philippines until it officially started operations on October 1990. This month, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is celebrating 33 years in the country with a variety of awesome deals from Oct. 1 to 31, 2023. These include a 10-percent, all-in downpayment of as low as ₱10,000 for the highly popular 2023 Honda BR-V VX with Honda SENSING, which is the only vehicle in its class to feature active-safety assists li

The all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo made a huge splash when it was launched in the Philippines on July 14, 2023. Aside from the new chassis, transmission, and styling, the pricing really grabbed people’s attention. Starting at ₱609,000, the all-new Toyota Wigo undercuts its major rivals, such as the recently refreshed Honda Brio and the rather dated Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. But the base-model 2024 Toyota Wigo J also takes on one of the biggest names in small cars – Suzuki. And at this price, its ri

The 2023 Mazda2 made its global debut in its home country of Japan in January of this year. However, the updated vehicle is making the rounds internationally, with Thailand being the next market to receive it. Mazda Thailand has announced that it will launch the updated Mazda2 on June 21 with two distinct looks for the vehicle. The launch news comes from our friends from Wpacar Malaysia, who have provided us with photos. Styling and trims According to the Thai publication Headlightmag, the updat

Toyota Philippines is bringing the heat this April with its stellar deals and promos for its local lineup vehicles. From April 7 to 30, 2023, customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates and more when they purchase a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide. Free periodic maintenance All brand-new Corolla Altis, Raize, Veloz, Rush, Fortuner and selected variants of the Vios, Avanza, Innova and Hilux purchased during the promo period are entitled to a free periodic mainte

Instead of making a Nitpicker’s Guide, I’ll just tell you about the three things I like, and probably don’t, about the Corolla Altis. (Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the iconic cars from Toyota that has made a huge impact in the Philippines as Corolla and as Altis. As the middle child of the Vios and the Camry, the Altis offers both the versatility and class of the two siblings. The Corolla Altis offers more than a mid-range option in the sedan market, and even if peop

Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the 2022 version of the Toyota Wigo. This entry-level car is a hatchback model that is ideal for individuals and small families. Since its first release back in October 2012, the Wigo has been a popular hatchback model in the country. In addition, it gained more popularity when TMP launched a marketing campaign featuring actors Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz. In 2014-2015, the Car Awards Group in the Philippines has awarded Toyota Wigo the Best Micro Car