The Toyota Yaris Cross was recently launched in the Philippines, bridging the gap between the Toyota Raize and the Toyota Corolla Cross. It is also the brand’s most affordable hybrid vehicle, priced below its Corolla Cross counterpart. While we were able to get an initial impression of the Yaris Cross Hybrid during its launch with a quick test drive around Bonifacio Global City, our colleagues from AutoFun Indonesia got more seat time (three days) with the crossover as they were able to take it

The Mazda CX-60 recently launched in the Philippine market. It brings new technology, a powerful 3.3-liter motor, and a mild-hybrid system that helps fuel economy while adding a bit of power to the SUV. We will compare it against the recently launched Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATC and the BMW X3 xDrive20d Professional to see if Mazda has what it takes to compete against established European luxury brands. To keep things fair for the Mercedes-Benz, which only has one variant available in the Philip

Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

Toyota is still a dominant force in the international market. According to a global sales research report by JATO Dynamics, five of the Japanese brand's vehicles were in the top 10 best-selling cars in 2022. The Toyota RAV4 scored the top spot with over a million sales recorded, with 43 percent coming from the United States and Canada. The RAV4 was followed closely behind by the Toyota Corolla sedan, the Toyota Camry, the Toyota Hilux, and the Toyota Corolla Cross, which were all in the Top 10.

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Before, I didn't care too much about vehicle innovations. What mattered to me was that I had a car that I could use to go from point A to point B. I didn't care about engine specs, how powerful it was on the road, and how a particular vehicle differed from others. I didn't care about car peculiarities until I learned about hybrid vehicles and how they can help save fuel. Now that we are experiencing a global oil crisis, isn't it about time for us Filipinos to consider alternatives like hybrid ve