The Toyota Corolla Cross has just been updated in its home market of Japan. The 5-seater crossover gets a refreshed look thanks to its new bumper and grille combination, along with a new set of alloy wheels. However, Toyota didn’t just stop there as it has also given it a slight increase in power as it has a new 2.0-liter under the hood. It now comes with a Dynamic Force M20A-FKS engine, which is present in the non-hybrid version of the crossover. More power It is the same engine used in many ot

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is 35 years old this August 2023. The country’s top automaker in terms of sales is celebrating this milestone in typically spectacular fashion, ranging from promos on its latest models to its two-day Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival at the Quirino Grandstand. We take a look at five of the Japanese company’s most iconic vehicles since 1988. But why not cars from before this year? The pre-Cory years First, a little history lesson. Older car enthusiasts will know that Toy

The 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross is coming to the Philippines soon, with many reports stating that the all-new crossover is already in the country and is just awaiting an official launch date to be announced. The Yaris Cross will be available with three variants sporting two different powertrains. The first is a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter gasoline engine similar to what you can find in the Toyota Vios, and the other is a 1.5-liter hybrid powerplant. The new crossover is also priced around ₱1.5 mil

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To

If you take the 2022 Corolla Cross at face value, there will be nothing left for the imagination as the car already looks good from the outside. Fortunately, car manufacturers like Toyota keep on exciting us with their latest innovations and developments. And cars hardly remain the same after a year as they are continuously upgraded to pamper us with better driving comfort and advanced technology. The innovations they introduce keep on progressing to help both us and the environment. And even th

We are approaching the time when combustion engines are gradually phasing out. If you haven’t heard yet, combustion engines are expectedly to be phased out worldwide by 2040. This means that the argument between diesel and gasoline will finally end, as all cars will be powered by an electrified powertrain. However, transitioning to electric vehicles is not an overnight thing, especially for people who are hesitant about its reliability. The charging infrastructures and support are yet to be esta