They say horsepower doesn’t matter. But in the world of pick-up trucks, which are built to haul and tow the biggest and heaviest items, having plenty of heave is always a big help. The current-generation Toyota Hilux may be long in the tooth, but it certainly isn’t short of firepower, at least in Malaysia. The Hilux GR Sport there received an update on September 2023 – its venerable 2.8-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 turbodiesel now produces 224 PS and 550 Nm of torque. This is a bump of 20

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has something special planned for its 35th anniversary and the Gazoo Racing Festival. The Japanese automaker announced in a press statement that it is bringing in a heavy hitter – Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio “Morizo” Toyoda will be attending the event from Aug. 23 to 24, 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Morizo, who Toyota calls its "master driver," is also an accomplished racing driver who helped develop many of Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) models

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has made it easier for hardworking Filipino seafarers to get their hands on a brand-new car with its latest business alliance. The Japanese automaker has partnered with MarCoPay Inc., where both parties will match their services to strongly encourage loan approvals and vehicle purchases for Filipino seafarers to improve their living standards. Aside from this, both brands will collaborate to create more exclusive promotions and services that can o

Automotive gadgets like remote start, remote locking, and vehicle tracking have been around for ages. But Ford Philippines has taken it one step further by putting all these convenience and security functions into one smartphone app. The carmaker announced during its 25th-anniversary celebration on November 17, 2022, that it would initially roll out FordPass for the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest. “FordPass will drive the future of the Ford ownership experience and we’re very excit

The Toyota Fortuner balances power and fuel economy. With two different engines across its variants, let’s find out what’s under the hood of the Toyota Fortuner. Across the variants of the Fortuner are two engines that drive the best selling PPV of Toyota. Let’s start with the engine from the G and A variants. Under their hood is a 2.4-liter 2DG-FTV Diesel Engine. This produces 148 horsepower and 400 newton meters of torque. This is actually not too bad at all. In terms of fuel economy, this eng

When it comes to pick-up trucks, practically everyone’s answer is the Toyota Hilux, thanks to a solid reputation for reliability and durability it built over the years. But what about other options like the Mitsubishi Strada and Ford Ranger? Are the other trucks worth your hard-earned money? Toyota Hilux – the de-facto option for many, for a good reason For all intends and purposes, the Toyota Hilux fulfills its duty as a workhorse really well. In the event that the Hilux needs to be serviced or