If you’re a fan of the Toyota Hilux, then no doubt you’re interested in what the next-generation model will look like. Given that the next Hilux is still around two years away, it’s unlikely that leaks give away any renders or patent images at this time. Chances are, they’re still deciding what design language to go with on such an important project. However, Toyota itself might offer a clue. The Japanese carmaker included a rendering of a pick-up truck in a 2023 patent submission. This could be

Geely has officially started producing its new 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid gasoline engine that boasts 44.26% thermal efficiency. Thermal efficiency is the energy an engine can extract from its fuel source. A regular internal combustion engine (ICE) has about 20% to 30% thermal efficiency, though some automakers such as Hyundai, Toyota, and GAC motors have registered higher figures well into the 40% range. For comparison, a current Formula 1 power unit registers 52% efficiency while a battery el

Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p

A hybrid Toyota Vios? It’s in the works. That’s according to Toyota Motor Asia Pacific chief executive officer Hao Tien. "From the business perspective, we do have plans for hybrid A/B segment,” Tien told our colleagues at WapCar Malaysia at the sidelines of the Idemitsu Super 1500 Endurance race in Thailand. “I can't tell you the date yet, but it's coming soon,” he added. Toyota is fielding two cars in the endurance race: a hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Corolla and a Toyota GR86 running on carbon-

I love going to different places. I love having deep thoughts while on a long drive. I love bringing my family to fun places. I love how efficient it is to have a car instead of taking a public commute. I love having an adventure outside the city. But I can't do all those things thinking that the fuel prices nowadays keep on spiking, especially since it takes getting out of the city to maximize fun. That is why I am doing some rethinking on getting myself a Jeep Gladiator. That pickup truck has

Sleekier but also much sportier-looking cars seem quite likely the norm nowadays, especially in the robust global car marketplace that seems to exponentially grow to ever-changing complexity with each passing year. This in turn, perhaps better reflects the recently ongoing stiffer competition occurring among top corporate car giants whose collective willing hands just seem to can’t get enough of that much-coveted chunky slice of pie as car revenues from the US automotive aftermarket continue to