Toyota’s plans to slowly electrify its model lineup are coming together with more information about the possible specifications for the upcoming Toyota Fortuner hybrid being released. Reports have indicated that the Fortuner hybrid will still use its 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, but will be combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It won't be considered a full-hybrid vehicle, unlike the Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota Yaris Cross. Note that Toyota has not yet released any official specificat

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. said on March 2023 that it would bring in a hybrid model this year, following the phaseout of the Honda Legend luxury sedan a few years ago. The Japanese carmaker has made good on its promise with the launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the brand’s venerable crossover would be launched with an electrified powertrain. The top-spec CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline

Ever wanted to own a brand-new luxury car, but you’re not keen on paying too much for a model that you plan to replace in a few years? Lexus Philippines may have something that would work for you. The Japanese carmaker announced in a December 2022 press statement that the Lexus IS and ES sedans, along with the NX and RX crossovers, can be leased through Toyota Financial Services' “KINTO One” program. A lease is a type of financing where a buyer pays a monthly fee over a set period, but the owner

With no word yet as to when, or if, it will be available in the Philippines, the Mazda CX-60 has already received an award in its homeland. Because of its Driving Position Support and Driver Emergency Response technologies, the rear-wheel drive Mazda CX-60 has been selected for the "2022-2023 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award. Driver monitoring to the next level The Mazda CX-60 was launched early this year as a larger, more powerful, and more premium crossover to co

With the rapidly growing popularity and demand for crossovers, Honda has always remained on top of its game in providing high-quality crossover models. The Honda CR-V is a premium compact crossover SUV that has been around since 1996. What makes crossovers a popular choice? There are several types of crossovers, and a compact crossover SUV like the Honda CR-V is one of the most sought-after. The combination of the high ground clearance, functionalities, and space characteristics of an SUV plus t

One of the woes of new car owners is the maintenance cost of the vehicle that they just newly purchased. For the Nissan Terra, however, it is not a problem because this heavy duty car only needs twice a year PMS. The new 2022 Nissan Terra it's actually a steal for its price. As a new player in the mid-size SUV market as it entered the game in 2018, the Nissan Terra has already impressed car owners all around the Philippines. Even if there are some um points for improvement mentioned in the last