A quick visit to the official website of Toyota Motor Philippines reveals something strange about the Toyota Corolla Altis. While its variants have been slimmed down to just three models, the GR-S, GR-S CVT, and the E CVT, the engine displacement has been changed. Previously, the sedan was only available with a 1.8-liter hybrid system or a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine for the other variants. However, that may change soon as the brand’s website reveals that all the non-hybrid models will

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

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

If you want to do something exciting this weekend, the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup's final round will be on November 19, 2022, at Clark International Speedway. In a press statement, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said there will be three Circuit Championship classes, along with the Autocross Challenge races, in the long-running one-make racing event. “These race events will feature seasoned and celebrity racers along with influencers and members of the media who will either defend their pl

The car that helped spark the hybrid-electric vehicle revolution 25 years ago is now entering its fifth generation. Toyota will launch the all-new 2023 Prius on Nov. 16, 2022 in Japan. Although details remain scarce, the next-generation hybrid will likely carry styling cues from the Toyota Crown hybrid crossover that debuted on July 2022. The front end ditches the pointed headlights of the current model for larger and more traditional units with C-shaped Daytime Running Lights. The side profile,

As October comes to a close, you might be thinking whether or not it's the right time to buy a brand-new Toyota. If you're not yet sure, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may have a promo that could "make you smile." The carmaker announced in an October 2022 press statement that its "More Shared Miles, More Shared Smiles" campaign is ongoing until Oct. 31, 2022. Various payment schemes TMP offers three payment options for new-car buyers: Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay Pay Low