Toyota Philippines has quietly dropped the Toyota Yaris from its local lineup of vehicles. Its official website reflects the same as the model is no longer available even on the price list page. While Toyota has been refreshing and adding new models to its local lineup, the Japanese automaker has also had to trim its offerings. Signs that the Yaris was on the way out showed when the Japanese brand started trimming down the hatchback's variant offerings, leaving only two remaining. From there, it

Pickup trucks were designed to haul and go through rough terrain, often with minimal creature comforts. But many buyers want the toughness of a pick-up with the panache and toys of an executive sedan. Hence, the top-of-the-line Ford Ranger Raptor and the Toyota Hilux GR-S were born. The Hilux used to battle with the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, which trounced the Toyota as the baddest pickup on the block. But there’s a new Ranger Raptor, packing even more goodies than before. Assuming for

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda

To say that the 8th edition of the country’s only industry-organized automotive fest, the Philippine International Motor Show is hotly anticipated is an understatement. With various manufacturers already seeding their hero cars on display at PIMS, and with the help of our friends from www.wapcar.my, we summarize what you can expect to see when you pay a visit to the World Trade Center in Pasay City this weekend. Nissan The big-spending Japanese brand isn’t holding back when marketing their wares

The Honda City is arguably one of the best competitors in its segment after the Toyota Vios and the Hyundai Accent. Now, as new competitors emerge like the Geely Emgrand, the City shows its dominance with the coming of a new generation for 2021. The all-new Honda City shows class with its looks, power, and fuel efficiency with its engine, and all the cool stuff Honda always brings to the table. Of course, your car of choice with its best features will continue to be at its best if you can mainta

A paragon of durability and uncompromising performance, the Toyota Hilux is the only pickup truck offered by Toyota in the country that had savored phenomenal sales every successive year. Proof of fact just last year (2021), according to one reputable US-based motoring review, Toyota has shifted a jaw-dropping 47,480 Hilux units in Europe alone. Enough horsepower that would cause quite a stir in the foreign car market scene. Meanwhile, Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has made progressive updates