Cavite once again has two Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) dealerships following the recent opening of Isuzu Dasmarinas. The Japanese carmaker said in a September 2023 press statement that this is the second dealer of Iconic Dealership, Inc. (IDI), which also operates Isuzu Bacoor. IDI had also handled Isuzu Imus before its permanent closure. Situated along the Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, the new dealership has a total land area of 5,000 square meters with a spacious showroom that can display u

Chinese cars have flooded the Philippine market and many other countries around the globe. It is because Chinese automakers have found ways to undercut the competition by offering quality vehicles that are more affordable but have features comparable to or even better than their Japanese, European, and American counterparts. But the question is, how has China evolved so quickly to produce quality, feature-rich, and, most importantly, cheap vehicles so customers can afford them? Lower production

A coding-exempt pickup? Maybe, maybe not? Toyota plans to build a "mild-hybrid" version of the Toyota Hilux by adding a 48-volt system to the pickup truck. A report from Toyota Australia has confirmed that the GD mild-hybrid system is a go and that the Hilux will be the first to get the new mild-hybrid assist feature in 2024. For those who don’t know, the Philippine version of the Toyota Hilux is equipped with the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo diesel engine. The hybrid version of this engine will repo

The 2023 Toyota Wigo is a reasonably new hatchback to the segment; its seen launches across the ASEAN region, with each new version bringing something new. We have the likes of the Toyota Agya, a more basic version of the hatchback with more power, and the Perodua Axia, which retains its old 1.0-liter gasoline engine but is upgraded with better safety and more technology. While the new Toyota hatchback is a compelling vehicle, it is still unavailable in the Philippines. However, based on its spe

The Honda City is arguably one of the best competitors in its segment after the Toyota Vios and the Hyundai Accent. Now, as new competitors emerge like the Geely Emgrand, the City shows its dominance with the coming of a new generation for 2021. The all-new Honda City shows class with its looks, power, and fuel efficiency with its engine, and all the cool stuff Honda always brings to the table. Of course, your car of choice with its best features will continue to be at its best if you can mainta

(Image from Toyota PH) The Vios is the quintessential sedan in the country. It is so ubiquitous you probably must have lived on Mars for two decades and just got home yesterday if you don't know what it looks like. It is used as a private car, as a taxi cab, as a TNVS car, and even as a company car. Fleet purchases have made the Vios garden variety since its introduction in 2002. Recently, it has even been given a Gazoo Racing badge to hype its sporting credentials. And it even features its own