Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing their examples to the car-buying public. We have recent entries into the segment from the Chinese such as the Haval Jolion (Specs | News) and Haval H6, and even more from the Japanese, such as the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Zenix, Yaris Cross, and Nissan Kicks, each trying to get a piece of the lucrative pie, especially with the ever-increasing fuel prices. While many are curious about

No more beating around the bush as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has confirmed that it will be launching the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross on Aug. 4, 2023. The carmaker confirmed in a July 2023 press statement that three variants will be available, including a hybrid model to add to its ever-increasing electrified fleet. Pricing for the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross is still within our predictions as it will have the following suggested retail prices: G CVT – ₱1,199,000 V CVT – ₱1,306,000 S HEV CVT – ₱1

The 2024 Honda CR-V will reportedly be coming to the Philippine market soon with two new engine options. The first is a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine similar to what you would find on the Honda HR-V and Honda Civic. And the second is a new 2.0-liter hybrid motor. These new powerplants will be game-changers for the CR-V as it will mark the first time turbocharged power has come to the crossover in the country. In addition, Honda Cars Philippines will have a hybrid model again, following

Car reviews can only go so far – we only have the chance to evaluate a new car for about one week before it goes back to the manufacturer. That’s why the most valuable insights come from you, the people who actually buy the newest vehicles in the market. Fledgling Chinese brand Changan talked to people who took the plunge and bought the CS35 Plus crossover. The company released a press statement on what these three owners had to say. Why not a Changan? Changan said businessman Mark Banayad disco

With the unveiling of the 2023 Toyota Prius, interest in hybrids has once again been piqued. The Prius has been the Japanese brand's poster child for the last 25 years when it comes to fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the technology honed from four previous generations of the Prius has made it across the Toyota and Lexus lineups further enhancing both brands' green credentials over the years. Nowadays, hybrid cars are becoming more popular, and more affordable, each d

MG Philippines enters the last quarter of 2022 reaching a major milestone in its fourth year of operation. The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the official importer and distributor of MG locally, said in an October 2022 press statement that the Chinese marque sold 20,888 cars by the end of September 2022. MG Philippines hit the 10,000-unit mark in the middle of 2021, which is three years after the brand started operations under TCCCI's stewardship in October 2018. "This feat marks the expone