The Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Vios Cup is holding its final leg of the season on Nov. 11, 2023 at the Clark International Speedway. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said in a November 2023 press statement that the highlight of the day would be the first-ever Grand Prix, which is a one-and-a-half-hour endurance race where drivers are ranked according to who finishes the most number of laps. Unlike sprint races, which are focused on staying ahead of the pack in 10 to 12 laps, endurance racing is a t

Advanced safety systems (also known as active-safety suites) are slowly becoming the norm, with more and more manufacturers including them in their cars. For instance, Honda Cars Philippines made headlines by offering its Honda SENSING suite as standard in all variants of the updated 2024 Honda City. This is a first for the popular subcompact sedan segment. These features make vehicles more convenient to use and safer, especially on long trips. That being said, we will compare two popular active

Geely Philippines recently posted a photo of their new Vice President for Vehicle Sales and Flagship Dealerships Reggie See. While it was a momentous occasion for the Chinese automaker to have a new executive that brings a wealth of experience to the brand, the vehicle that he posed with got us thinking. First, the shape of the car didn’t appear to match any vehicle locally. Next was the color option, which, yet again, was not available in the Philippine market. The closest color would be the Li

Changan Philippines offers customers lasting safety with its Summer Motorist Roadside Assitance (SMRA) program for the Lenten season. From April 3 to April 8, 2023, except for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, the automaker and its Changan service technicians will be available at accessible stops North to South of the Philippines to conduct a FREE 25-point safety inspection of your Changan vehicle. The inspection service covers all Changan vehicles ranging from the popular Changan Alsvin (Specs | N

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

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To