Following the passage of Executive Order 62, Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines have slashed prices of their Japan-made hybrid models. Executive Order 62 has slashed tariffs on hybrids and plug-in hybrids made in countries not covered by existing free trade agreement. For Toyota and Lexus, only imported-from-Japan hybrid models are seeing price cuts. Hybrid variants of the Corolla Cross, Camry, Yaris Cross, and Innova Zenix, which are sourced from neighbouring Southeast Asian countri

The Hyundai Santa Fe has gained quite a following in the Philippines among seven-seat sport-utility vehicles (SUVs). In its heyday, the big Hyundai provided buyers with a more refined and significantly faster alternative to the likes of the Toyota Fortuner and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Put another way, it was like the Geely Okavango of the previous generation, with its unibody chassis and turbocharged, front-wheel-drive powertrain. Hyundai has just teased photos of the next-generation Santa

The 2024 Lexus GX recently made its global debut showcasing its boxier looks and all-new chiseled styling. The sport-utility vehicle (SUV) also brings more technology, with new convenience and off-road-related features. We will quickly list a few reasons why the GX could be a great luxury off-roader SUV. New chassis When going off-road, it is essential to always have a solid yet flexible chassis to keep wheels on the ground no matter the terrain. The 2024 Lexus GX has that with its new body-on-f

Stretched. This is basically what the new Land Rover Defender 130 is when compared to the highly popular Land Rover Defender 120 and the even shorter 3-door Defender 90. And seeing how popular the latter two variants have been since the new series' introduction in 2020, it shouldn't be a surprise if the 8-seater will likewise obtain a cult following. Seating for eight With its 2+3+3 seating configuration, the new Land Rover Defender 130 affords more interior space for a family of adventurers. Wi

As the average Filipino family grows, the need for a car that can fit them all grows as well. In the past, the minimum requirement was five - dad, mom, two kids, and maybe a grandparent or the househelp. Today, the average Filipino buyer needs to consider at least six seats when buying a vehicle - dad, mom, at least two kids, the nanny, and possibly both grandparents. Not only that but because of the modern family's versatility in income - possibly from both a steady job and a family business -

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD and Toyota are collaborating on a new EV sedan called the Toyota bZ3. In what looks like the production version of the Toyota bz SDN concept unveiled in 2021, the upcoming EV will run on BYD's FinDreams Battery and electric motors. It will sit on Toyota's new e-TNGA pure electric platform. The rear-wheel drive bZ3 will be produced by FAW Toyota, the joint venture manufacturing plant of Toyota and FAW, based on information released by China's Ministry of