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

Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing their examples to the car-buying public. We have recent entries into the segment from the Chinese such as the Haval Jolion (Specs | News) and Haval H6, and even more from the Japanese, such as the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Zenix, Yaris Cross, and Nissan Kicks, each trying to get a piece of the lucrative pie, especially with the ever-increasing fuel prices. While many are curious about

Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) will be at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds until tomorrow, May 7th, for the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. At the event, the South Korean automaker will let visitors get behind the wheel of its entire local lineup of vehicles, including the Creta, Stargazer, Staria, Tucson, and even one of its latest electric vehicles (EV), the IONIQ 5. “Hyundai is thrilled to once again be a part of Auto Focus’ bi-yearly activity, as it enables us to conne

Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is offering something sweet for March 2023. The company said in a press statement that it is offering “tasty” deals with its "Triple Scoop of Happiness" promo for the Changan Alsvin sedan, along with the CS35 Plus and CS55 Plus crossovers. The promo runs from March 8 to 31, 2023. There's a cash discount of up to ₱110,000 for the CS55 Plus, which was launched in the Philippines on November 2022 with a starting price of P1,179,000. Straight-cash buyers can al

Looking back in the old days, I never imagined myself getting bothered by fuel price hikes and ridiculous fuel consumption. But as I enter adulthood, I am getting frustrated whenever the news delivers horrifying updates regarding fuel price increases. And I know that I am not the only person experiencing this dilemma, that is why some people are treating their fuel-efficient cars like a gem. Unlike those who have fuel-efficient cars already, some people like me are still on the search for ours.

The all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza could make its debut in Indonesia as early as November, eventually replacing the second-generation model that has been on sale for 10 years. According to Indonesian portal OtoDriver, the 2022 Toyota Avanza would be launched at the upcoming Indonesia Motor Show 2021 (Gaikindo), which begins on November 11, 2021. In addition to the modern new design and additional safety features, the new Avanza will critically abandon the current generation of rear wheel drive layou