Barely a month after its ASEAN introduction, PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia's (TMMIN) Karawang plant in West Java has commenced exports of the recently launched Toyota Yaris Cross, and it looks like the Philippines is on the list. Also Read: ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross premieres in Indonesia, features first-in-class hybrid powertrain Shown in an audio-visual presentation during the Yaris Cross production and export ceremonies held June 13th, a graphic pointed to the Philippines as one of

Ford Smart Driver Assist/Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+. Honda Sensing. Hyundai SmartSense. Mazda i-ActiveSense. Mitsubishi Mi-Pilot Assist. Nissan Safety Shield 360. Subaru Eyesight. Toyota Safety Sense. Volkswagen Travel Assist/Volkswagen IQ Drive. The abovementioned terms are what car companies label their respective Advanced Driver Assist Systems or ADAS. Also Read: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: How do they work and do you need them? - Part 1 Essentially, these setups are increased human-ma

Changan Philippines offers customers lasting safety with its Summer Motorist Roadside Assitance (SMRA) program for the Lenten season. From April 3 to April 8, 2023, except for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, the automaker and its Changan service technicians will be available at accessible stops North to South of the Philippines to conduct a FREE 25-point safety inspection of your Changan vehicle. The inspection service covers all Changan vehicles ranging from the popular Changan Alsvin (Specs | N

Many carmakers often use “mules” to test their own prototype components under complete secrecy. In some cases, they go to even greater lengths by utilizing the bodyshell of a car from another brand. For instance, Jaguar famously tested the turbocharged V6 engine of its XJ220 supercar by shoving it into the back of an old Ford Transit van – creating one of the fastest commercial vehicles in the world in the process. It seems that automakers are back to the same old tricks, as Carscoops reported o

PT Toyota Astra Motor (Toyota Indonesia) has revealed the all-new Toyota Agya and Toyota Agya Sport. This is the same model sold as the Toyota Wigo in the Philippines. The most notable improvement lies under the hood as the Agya now sports a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder Dual VVT-i WA-VE engine that produces 88 PS and 113 Nm of torque. The same mill used in the Toyota Raize. Power is sent to the wheels via a Continuously Variable Transmission. Now measuring 3,760 mm long, 1,655 mm wide, 1,505 mm tall, an

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