A coding-exempt pickup? Maybe, maybe not? Toyota plans to build a "mild-hybrid" version of the Toyota Hilux by adding a 48-volt system to the pickup truck. A report from Toyota Australia has confirmed that the GD mild-hybrid system is a go and that the Hilux will be the first to get the new mild-hybrid assist feature in 2024. For those who don’t know, the Philippine version of the Toyota Hilux is equipped with the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo diesel engine. The hybrid version of this engine will repo

The 2023 Ford Ranger is one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles in the Philippines, as it ranks high with the likes of the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-MAX, and Nissan Navara. It comes with multiple available variants that suit different use cases and niches that the pickup truck market offers. The Wildtrak model is the top-of-line variant with all the bells and whistles and the off-roading capability. It's the model to get if you want to experience all the technology Ford offers an

A Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is a fuel saver? ‘Tis true! Normally, entry-level utility vehicles and fuel-saving are mutually exclusive terms. That is because their gas-fed engines, lacking forced induction and dealing with such a heavy body, make these four-wheelers petrol guzzlers. However, the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its chunkier Xpander Cross sibling) seems to have gotten the right balance of seven-seat practicality and fuel-sipping. This was proven in a 2018 fuel economy

The Chinese carmaker again piqued the interest of local motorists at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, with the debut of a turbocharged, 2.0-liter straight four, all-wheel-drive (AWD) model for its top-end Tiggo 8 Pro nameplate. The variant sits right between the turbocharged 1.6-liter straight-four Tiggo 8 Pro and the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T AWD has 254 ps and 390 Nm under the rightmost pedal, linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch automa

(Images from Honda PH) The Honda City is a well-known car of choice when it comes to fuel efficiency. As the car’s namesake, it probably made to be one of Honda’s daily drivers. Combining the looks with engine efficiency and reliability, the Honda City is a great car for new car owners and for those looking for a car with a low maintenance schedule but has the reliability for racking up the kilometers while keeping the cost of fuel manageable as it skyrockets every week in the Philippines. The I

Small cars seem to have limited capabilities and features to improve as they come with limited space too. However, Honda Motor Corporation made sure that the possibilities are limitless with the 2022 Brio as it was upgraded to a better-looking and better-performing hatchback than its outgoing version. Brio greeted 2022 with an aggressive facelift and more efficient engine properties. To list a few of its pros and cons: Pros It appears to have a sportier appearance. The Brio has always been a goo