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

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently concluded the 18th edition of its Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) in its assembly plant in Laguna. The annual event puts representatives of the brand’s nationwide dealership network against one another in competition to showcase their technical competency and service knowledge of Isuzu vehicles. A total of 29 teams from different dealerships nationwide participated in the competition. Each team comprises a Service Advisor, Parts Staff, and two Se

Hybrid vehicles have slowly begun to become popular in the Philippine market. Automakers are increasingly releasing these kinds of cars, hoping to capitalize on the growing demand. Recent additions to the Philippine market include the likes of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval H6 and the Haval Jolion. Meanwhile, the likes of the Geely Okavango and the recently launched Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid are classified as "mild" hybrid vehicles. But just how do mild hybrids work? Wh

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. has made it very clear that it plans to reintroduce hybrids locally in 2023. Although the carmaker has remained mum on which of its e:HEV hybrid models it plans to bring in, one strong candidate is the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V. The crossover comes in two powertrains. One is a turbocharged 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine producing 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque that is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The other is a 2.0-liter, twi

Car purchasing behavior varies among customers. Car buyers will choose the vehicle fit for them depending on their needs, wants, and lifestyles. That is why car companies, like Toyota Motor Corporation, make it a point to produce different cars and variants that will suit every kind of consumer. Toyota has the market-leading Toyota Vios to cater to a certain demographic. And it also offers the Toyota Camry for those looking for an upgraded ride package. Nissan has the 7-seater Nissan Terra while

The ‘sports utility vehicle’ (SUV) segment may be a bit diluted now with the advent of everyone making small crossovers, but the Toyota Fortuner is a refreshing return to form of what an SUV should be. This 2.8 LTD is the range-topper of the three-variant wide, refreshed Fortuner range. Many have termed it to be a ‘baby Land Cruiser’, but that’s a tag that undercuts how capable this model is. If you have Php 2500k to spend and are looking for a new SUV that’s admittedly a bit different (but not