Setting up a car brand from scratch can be a daunting task. Aside from satisfying government and regulatory requirements, anyone planning to bring in a foreign brand will be faced with a number of difficult challenges along the way. That is why most automotive brands prefer to partner with a local distributor. Filipinos who run the distributorship are presumed to know the ins and outs of setting up the company, dealing with government agencies, hiring the right people, establishing systems and p

Toyota Motor Philippines has launched the 2024 Toyota Zenix as its new 7-seater hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the Philippine market. The new Zenix launches in the country with two variants available; the first is a 2.0-liter gasoline-only model, while the second is the top-of-the-line 2.0-liter hybrid model. As this is an all-new car, the MPV comes with a hefty price tag as it brings new hybrid technology. Below is its pricing: Toyota Zenix 2.0 V CVT - ₱1,670,000 Toyota Zeniz 2.0 HEV CVT -₱1

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

The Toyota Innova is a popular multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the Philippines. Buyers and owners love it for its versatility and for its diesel powerplant. Now that a new version is available, many Filipinos are excited for its local arrival. It's also a popular vehicle in Indonesia, where the all-new Innova made its global debut on November 2022, with the Toyota multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) now having a six-month waiting period there. With the Innova reservations flying off the shelves and limit

What seemed like a mundane press statement from Mazda’s press office turned out to have a little white gem. In a November 2022 update on the Japanese carmaker’s management plans until 2030, there were photos of a swoopy and sleek coupe called the “Vision Study Model.” From its thin headlights to its curvaceous wheel arches, the concept car looks like a futuristic MX-5 or a potential RX-7 successor. Although Mazda made absolutely no mention of the Vision Study Model in its press statement, it mig

Before, choosing a vehicle involves approving the aesthetic beauty, seeking which among all possesses your necessary performance output, and making sure that it comes with several safety features to keep you and your family safe in all your travels. But, not anymore, as fuel consumption plays a vital role in settling with a vehicle for several years because of the continuously fluctuating fuel prices these days. As we hardly see the fuel prices to make halt spiking soon, a fuel-efficient car is