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

Disclosure: GWM Philippines lent us the GWM Cannon SLux for a week with a full tank of diesel and access to its two RFID cards. Japanese and American offerings dominate the pick-up truck market in the Philippines. It is a challenging segment to crack, especially for budding Chinese carmakers who want a piece of that lucrative pie. Filipinos want a durable, reliable car that can handle harsh conditions, especially with our roads. Enter the GWM Cannon, a new pick-up truck that wants to stake its c

Ford recently announced that it would launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Ranger pickup truck. However, it got customers thinking that soon after the PHEV Ranger’s launch, a hybrid Ford Everest could be in the works as they are siblings and share a few parts. However, an executive from Ford Australia has clarified that the Blue Oval brand has no plans to make a PHEV version of the Ford Everest just yet as it is still feeling things out with its plans for electrification. Ford Australia c

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) celebrated its 60th anniversary in the country with a ceremony at its plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation president and CEO Takao Kato also flew in to attend the event, expressing his gratitude to the Philippine government, MMPC employees and the brand’s 70 suppliers and 25 dealer groups for all the support extended to the company. “I’m very happy to celebrate MMPC’s 60th anniversary as well as witness its strong performance

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recognized its top-performing agents and dealerships at the 2022 dealer of the year awards held at the Marriot Grand Ballroom last Jan 27, 2023. The annual event acknowledges the hard work and commitment of the brand’s sales and aftersales force of Isuzu dealers nationwide from its 48 dealership branches. IPC gave top Isuzu dealers and individuals recognition for the achievements and outstanding performance they have exhibited throughout the year 2022. Apart f

The Big Apple is following the lead of California as New York's governor announces that the state will only allow zero-emissions vehicles to be sold in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul, in a Tweet, shared that "All new vehicles sold in New York must be zero emissions by 2035." "By revving up our clean transportation transition and making major investments to make EVs more accessible, we’re supercharging our fight against climate change," Hochul said in her Tweet. This announcement includes passe