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Its best-selling vehicle might come as a surprise

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) now finds itself among the top three car manufacturers in the country following a strong showing in the first half of 2021.A total of 9,987 Suzuki units were sold in the first half of the year, placing

Hear us out

No, we're here to ask you a question: What's that one car you know you shouldn't like but you absolutely love? No, you first. No, we insist.For us, it's off-roaders, even though we're about as

Would you like these made available locally?

As if putting 'GR' in its sports car's name wasn't Gazoo Racing (GR) enough, Toyota's now gone ahead and wrapped the all-new 86 in accessories courtesy of the new motorsport division.If you're among those who consider

There’s still time

Anyone here who was planning to bite on Lexus Manila's summer promo offers but wasn't able to visit the dealership in time? Well, we have some good news for you.The Japanese carmaker is extending its special financing offers on

You can get it for less for a while, though

Wagons are a pretty big deal over here at Top Gear Philippines. Simply put, we love them and have always thought it's a shame there aren't more of them around in the Philippine market. If you're of this mindset

You’ll have two units to choose from

Here we go, guys. A reliable source has let us know how much the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser is going to cost when it lands in the Philippine market later this year. Spoiler alert: The vehicle's price has increased by

Over in Australia, at least

Excited for the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser? We understand. The LC300 is, after all, shiny and new, and is available in Gazoo Racing guise. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the next-generation vehicle now finds itself under the

Ready your bank accounts

If you've been holding off from buying a brand-new premium SUV in hopes of the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser arriving soon, well, we have some good news for you.Top Gear Philippines has learned that the next-generation SUV

Not a bad selection

The first half of 2021 hasn't exactly been smooth for the local auto industry, but hey, our favorite carmakers are still around and new cars continue to pour in. The car scene isn't doing too bad in the grand scheme

In case you prefer off-road runs to track days

Given the choice, would you go for a track-capable sports car or an off-road-capable SUV? Are you sacrificing versatility in favor of impressing folks around corners or vice versa? Decisions, decisions.Digital artist Rain Prisk's answer? "Why not

This is definitely a good look

It looks like A70 and A80 Supra owners won't have to worry about losing their rides to the ravages of time-at least not any time soon, anyway.Toyota has just announced that it is adding even more spare parts for

Liking the look?

Sigma Advanced Racing Development, better known as SARD (or perhaps just as Sigma to fans of Le Mans in the '70s), is a Japanese tuning company and race team that specializes in Toyotas. It's no surprise, then, that SARD is one

It’s only a matter of time

If you ask us, we think it's unlikely that Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) won't be bringing in another seven-seat offering to replace the now-discontinued Mobilio.There's a reason major brands are doubling down on the third row

A sad day

Sad news, Nissan fans: Production of the Skyline-one of the Japanese carmaker's most influential models ever-is coming to an end after 64 years.According to a recent report by Nikkei Asia, the decision to call it quits on the

This or the current one?

Subaru is a brand that has always prided itself on versatility, and, as such, this is reflected in the designs of its offerings. One fine example of this? The Subaru Forester.Over the years, the crossover has become more refined thanks to

If Batman had to stick to a budget

Hey, MPVs can look cool, too-at least relative to a car buyer's budget. One surefire way to give the family auto a sleeker vibe? Give it the blacked-out treatment.In Indonesia, Mitsubishi has done exactly this. The Japanese carmaker

Planning to visit?

Toyota is already the country's largest and most successful car manufacturer. But does this mean the brand can just rest on its laurels? Not a chance.The Japanese carmaker has just opened another new dealership, this time in Dipolog City, Zamboanga

Like the look?

Very funny. But yes, the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser is now arguably the boxiest it's ever been, and it's easily one of the boxiest, squarest models currently available-perhaps even more so than the Land Rover Defender. Hard surfaces

Sadly, it will no longer be available with a V8

Just a couple of days ago we brought you our celebration of the Toyota Land Cruiser's 70th birthday. Now, Toyota itself is celebrating with a brand-new, fully-sized LC...Yep, this isn't the baby Land Cruiser. This is the

They’ve got to start somewhere

It's never too early to start thinking about what to buy your loved ones for Christmas. If you're someone looking to get your kids into cars soon, Lego has something in its lineup you might be interested in stuffing their