Disclosure: This article is part of a paid campaign by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation. Mitsubishi is, arguably, as much a part of the fabric of Philippine motoring as the iconic jeepney. Since 1963, nameplates like Lancer, Galant, Celeste, Cimarron, Pajero and many more have become permanent entries in the Filipino driving vocabulary. And through all the country’s glories and crises, the Japanese carmaker has always stayed by the Filipino’s side, bringing functional and exciting mobil

With the passing of the EVIDA Law in the Philippines, Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles, or HEV's and BEVs for short, are starting to pop up in the market from all different kinds of manufacturers. The Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), Republic Act No. 11697 is primarily focused on developing a manufacturing industry for electric vehicles. It also reinforces the EV-specific importation provisions of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law i

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may not have four hummingbirds, three French hens, and two turtle doves, but it has enough deals to fill your 12 days of Christmas with cars. In a December 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it is offering three promos for 12 Toyota models until Dec. 31, 2022. These include: Pay Low – 15-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay, includes free insurance, three-year LTO registration with no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to

EVs in the Philippines are starting to make their way into the public consciousness. What before was just one is now several, with more on the way, not forgetting that they’re bringing their hybrid cousins with them to the party. But what EVs are even available in the country? Nissan Leaf So the OG EV in the country is the Nissan Leaf. As the first to be sold, it was a lightning bolt to the other car companies operating here, telling them, “Hey. The Philippines is gearing up to welcome EVs. If y

Once upon a time, vehicles like the Toyota Hiace which is the most economically-sound decision to make when deciding to buy a can either for personal or for commercial purposes. Now, is it still the same or has the rising price of diesel enough to make the Hiace on the bad side of the fence? To begin with, vehicles like the Hiace has many variants, and most if not all of them are now diesel. It is an economically-sound decision as diesel before is always cheaper than petrol. Besides, a huge vehi

The Toyota HiAce has always been a go-to choice for a van or minibus since October 1967. This Japanese-made vehicle is continuously gaining popularity in the country and internationally. In the Philippines, aside from big families, the HiAce is commonly used as a commuter vehicle around the Greater Manila Area. It is also used as an ambulance, company shuttle services, camper van, and an all-around company business car. The Toyota HiAce is also a popular model for high-functioning customization