Get up close and personal with Toyota’s newest hybrid sedan
After a long wait, the Vios’ successor is finally here
After a long wait, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the all-new Toyota Ativ. For the sake of those who have been out of the loop, it's the Vios Hybrid that a lot of people have been talking about recently."
Against Chinese carmakers threatening to take the Vios’ throne
For years, Toyota has maintained a foothold on the Philippine automotive industry. It has topped sales charts year in and year out, and it doesn't look like it'll be relinquishing its crown anytime soon. This much is clear.But in
There are now six different classifications
When we're talking new energy vehicles or NEVs, it's easy to distinguish between purely petrol-powered cars and electrified vehicles. Where it starts to get complicated is when you look specifically at EVs and talk about what type of EV
This soon? Why the heck not
This is it. Or at least we think.Just a couple of weeks after its global reveal, it looks like Toyota Motor Philippines is already launching the new hybrid Vios in our market. We know a lot of you have been waiting
It's good—really, really good—but is it worth buying?
BYD's rise in the automotive industry was somewhat unprecedented. The Chinese carmaker has been in the market for years, and it wasn't until Ayala Corporation's automotive arm ACMobility took the reins that people really started to take notice. A
A closer look at BYD’s newest offering
To say BYD Cars Philippines has been relentless with its launches would feel like an understatement. One after another, it's continued to bring in new models, and recently it's just unveiled yet another: the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i.It'
We recently drove this and the hybrid Civic and CR-V to Baguio City
The third-generation HR-V has been a steady performer for Honda Cars Philippines ever since it arrived in our market. The subcompact crossover has proven to be a practical choice for Filipino car buyers, be it the turbo and non-turbo
The midsize-sedan segment lives on
Well, it turns out we were right: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) was, in fact, set to launch the new Camry. The updated midsize sedan is officially here-albeit launched very quietly-and it looks like even the initial prices we published were
Sources say it could be launched real soon
The all-new Tamaraw had taken all of the spotlights for Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) over the weekend, but it looks like this isn't the only next-generation model the carmaker has been lining up for our market.A source has
We should expect the facelifted version to arrive here soon
Were you able to catch the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) this weekend? If so, then you probably saw Toyota Motor Philippines' display. One of the highlights of its showcase, though, wasn't exactly inside the booth-it was the car outside
The hybrid XL7 Black Upgrade and Ertiga get big savings this October
For anyone shopping around for a Suzuki XL7 Hybrid or Ertiga Hybrid, this is your sign to pick one up.Suzuki Philippines ushers in the holiday season with an offer to cover the first monthly amortization payment for new buyers of the
Just a month to go before the official launch
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) last night made headlines when it previewed the new Honda Civic HEV alongside the new EM1 e:. Now, we're here to give you a closer look at it.Okay, some of you might have noticed that while
That’s impressive
The BYD Sealion 6 is a fuel-efficient car. But that's just one thing. Another important question to ask is: "How safe is it?"Very. At least that's what the results of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program's (ANCAP)
Faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid
Another day, another achievement for Porsche. This time it's a new lap record for 'luxury class cars' at the Nürburgring, with a pre-series version of its third-generation Panamera completing the run in just 7m 24.17s. That's
And the battery warranty has been extended
Starting today, motorists can avail of the Nissan Kicks at a lower price across the range. Nissan Philippines has just announced price cuts for its serial hybrid crossover. The Kicks is a unique model in the electrified vehicle space. It uses a
A hybrid hatchback that costs just a little over P1 million
MG Philippines is ending the second quarter on a high note with a tandem launch of two new models: the G50 Plus MPV and the 3 hatchback. The former we've already discussed in this article, so we'll dive into the
Happening at SM MOA open grounds
Number coding is something we've all learned to live with. It's a nonsensical rule implemented in lieu of proper road planning and responsible traffic enforcement. But it's what we have, and it looks like it's here to stay.
Which non-hybrid should you choose?
The Yaris Cross fits in the tight gap between the smaller Raize and the larger Corolla Cross. It's unavoidable that there will be an overlap between the different models.Last time, we compared the base Yaris Cross to the top-spec
This is arguably Toyota’s most important launch of the year
Toyota was the first carmaker to roll out a mass-market hybrid electric vehicle with the launch of the Prius way, way back in 1997. In the past two decades since, it's proven that it's one of the authorities in
No V8, no problem(?)
AMG's decision to equip the new C63 with a 2.0-litre hybrid four-cylinder powerplant instead of a thumping great V8 is a controversial one for enthusiasts. And, as it turns out, not one that was forced onto Mercedes by
by Ollie Kew
