Mitsubishi Motors has just confirmed that a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain is coming to the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, but will not use its diesel engine. Instead, the Japanese automaker said it would use a gasoline motor, as a diesel version would be too costly to manufacture. This was confirmed by a senior Mitsubishi Motors engineer to the media outlet Carsales Australia. “Mitsubishi Motors are researching and developing such a [PHEV] system, but at this moment, launchi

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 all-new Toyota Zenix is now officially on sale in the Philippines and will be sold alongside the previous-generation Innova. This new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will come in two variants: the non-hybrid V and the hybrid Q. Given that the Innova G (₱1,657,000) and the Zenix V (₱1,670,000) cost around the same, is it more worthwhile to get a plush Innova or go for the base-model Zenix? We find out in this edition of Spec Showdown. Zenix more attractive The all-new Zenix may look like an evolu

Everyone knows by now that the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor will be launched in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. And everyone also knows by now that the ultimate version of Ford’s pick-up truck is expected to arrive on our shores with a biturbo diesel engine, although there is still hope that the mighty twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 gasoline variant could still be part of the lineup. But what everyone might not know is that you can try out the all-new Ranger Raptor the day after its launch, with Ford Ph

I have never encountered something labeled as the premium that doesn't come at a much greater price. And I think you'll agree with me on that. For example, the Ford F-150 is a premium pickup by the American automaker Ford. But what makes it deserve that adjective? Certainly, there are numerous reasons why it comes with a higher price tag than its other pickup siblings like the Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor. But are these reasons enough for you to shed anywhere from Php 2,698,000 to Php 3,38

The pandemic has pushed our desires to travel and have some adventure again. And talking about adventure, Ford Motor Company has driven our eyes to the muscular Ford Ranger 2022. Fusses are telling some great stuff about this year’s version of the Ranger. Since Ford’s first introduction of the Ranger back in 1983, variations and changes have upgraded over time. Appearance has evolved and has gotten better. This pickup truck entry from Ford has been a road-stunner because of its masculine presenc