In 2021, Toyota revealed its concept car, the Toyota Compact Cruiser, as part of its preview of battery-electric future vehicle concepts. The new concept car indicates the brand’s interest in creating a new Mini SUV for the global market. In mid-August, the Japanese automaker applied for a trademark for the name “Land Hopper” in Japan, indicating that it could be the new name of the small crossover. The name trademarking also coincided with the launch of the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser, indicati

Chery Auto Philippines is dead set on expanding its lineup of electrified vehicles. The Chinese carmaker announced in a September 2023 press statement that a sample batch of its electric vehicles (EV) is coming to the Philippines soon. “Following Chery’s launch of its hybrid models in the country, Chery eyes to incorporate green power to its upcoming model offerings to provide its Filipino customers more energy-saving and sustainable vehicles,” the company said. Chery Auto Philippines also said

Is electrification the future of the Philippine car market? The answer is yes, as more automakers are bringing their hybrid and battery-electric vehicles into the local scene. One of the newest electrified crossovers on the block is the Toyota Yaris Cross, the brand’s entry into the subcompact crossover segment that promises to bring technology and fuel efficiency into your garage. For this comparison, we will compare the Yaris Cross Hybrid to another pioneer in the segment, the Nissan Kicks e-P

If you’re in the market for a five-seat crossover, almost every brand has one on offer. But if your budget can only stretch to around ₱1.4 million, then you need to look at Chinese-made crossovers. Given that Chinese car brands aren’t the laughing stocks that they once were, there are two interesting choices in the market. One is the familiar Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, coming in at ₱1,250,000. Gone are the days of the QQ hatchback – this five-seater packs a turbocharged engine and is fully loaded with t

Toyota has significantly contributed to the popularity and development of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) since it launched the original Toyota Prius in 1997. Over the last decade, the Japanese carmaker has also rolled out a wide range of hybrid cars in the Philippines that offer incredible fuel economy without the range anxiety that battery EVs still get because of insufficient charging stations. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a January 2023 press statement that it is showcasing its

Undeniably, crossovers have been the most popular car type in the past years. And Hyundai Motor Company can testify to that, as their Hyundai Tucson was named the company’s best-selling car model for several years. In 2021, Tucson sold 150,000 units in the U.S. alone, breaking its record since the model was first introduced back in 2004. Hyundai Tucson has several edges over its rival of the same class in the market. Firstly, it is a crossover vehicle, which gives it a large market. Secondly, it