Toyota’s most popular name has a bright future ahead
by Dinzo Tabamo
The most radical Corolla yet?
Twelve generations of the Toyota Corolla have been made since 1966. Meanwhile, the current model made its world premiere way back in 2018. It's no spring chicken, for sure, and it's in a dire need of an all-new model.
The true, modern day Corolla?
When was the last time you saw someone drive home in a Toyota Corolla Altis? If you paused for a second there, we totally understand. After all, the compact sedan segment is nowhere near as strong as it was anymore. The money
But we’ll forgive it because hatches
Toyota offices and dealerships in the United States will be rolling out a limited edition Corolla hatchback later this year. Inspired by the Toyota Corolla FX16, which debuted almost 40 years ago, the new Corolla FX Edition mixes modern motoring with Japanese
by Billy Caluag
Time to give the Civic Type R a bigger scare
Recently, it has announced that a more hardcore version of the Toyota GR Corolla is coming soon. More specifically, it will be one that is 'born on the track.' Oh yes, pleaseThe development vehicle pictured - which wears the same camo costume as
We compare it to the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda HR-V
We recently reported that BYD Cars dominated the Philippine electrified vehicle market in 2024 with an impressive 82% share. The Chinese carmaker's Atto 3 compact crossover was the best-selling battery electric vehicle in the country with 1,062 units sold.
The first new car launch of 2025
There's no rest for the wicked, they say, and the same goes for the local car industry. Just a few days after the new year, we already have our first launch of 2025.Granted, it's a minor model change, but
And yes, the ‘new millennium’ was that long ago
For the non-gen-Z members of the Top Gear Philippines team, the year 2000 doesn't sound that long ago. But then our aching backs, receding hairlines, and vitamins and supplements reminded us that 25 years have passed since the new
This was the golden era of compact sedans
One can say that the '90s was a great time for cars. Perhaps it's the mix of analog and digital technology coming together, or pure nostalgia, it was the decade that produced some of the most memorable and iconic cars today.
Driven one right after the other, the manual and ’matic versions feel distinct
Come on, do you really think Toyota's Gazoo Racing division would just slap a slushy automatic transmission in its wildly popular hot hatch and call it a day? Believe us, they're far more invested in elevating the Toyota GR Corolla'
It gets Li-Ion batteries now
It won't be long before we see an all-new Toyota Corolla. At least that's according to reports from Japan. It's said that it will be out by late 2025 for the 2026 model year.However, that isn't
After 7 long years
The current generation Toyota Corolla has been around since 2018. It eventually landed in the country in 2019, but as a whole, it's already six years old. It's no spring chicken given that most of its competitors has been renewed
It packs 500hp too
The Toyota Corolla has a long and colorful history. It's the world's best-selling nameplate with over 50 million sold since 1966. The Corolla is essentially the car that made Toyota and one of the models that spread the good
The 1.6-liter sedan class is no more
The Toyota Corolla Altis received a (very) silent update several months ago. That model was first seen in Thailand and eventually made its way to the country with virtually no fanfare.For the 2024 model year, it received a few design tweaks
About time, we say
It's been a while since the world saw an all-new Toyota Corolla/Corolla Altis. The current generation dates back to 2018, meaning it's now getting a little long in the tooth. It doesn't help that its longtime rival,
A 5,000km journey on four wheels
BMW Philippines is embarking on a new adventure for 2024, as it sets out to complete the Philippine Loop. The catch here? The brand isn't touring the country on its Motorrad bikes-it's set to achieve the feat using four-
A shame Pinoys don’t really buy wagons
Looking at our local market, we're actually lucky we get a few station wagons here. When we last counted all the wagons sold in the Philippines, we came up with less than ten.It's a shame, really, as wagons are
Which look would you go for?
We're fresh off the regional debut of the new Toyota Corolla Cross. With that, it brings several equipment enhancements, new features, and a refreshed exterior design. The new look is exclusive for the Southeast Asian market and brings a unique touch
It's...quite different from the rest of the world
Those in the market for a small crossover this year have something to look forward to in the Toyota camp. That's because the updated Corolla Cross has just made its regional debut in Thailand.Okay, it might not be the most
Clue: It’s in the millions. Many millions
If you haven't heard, Toyota recently announced that it has produced over 300 million vehicles throughout its lifetime. That's a period that began in 1935 to the present, covering all the brands the Toyota owns, namely Daihatsu, Lexus, and Hino.
And here’s to 300 million more
There's no denying that Toyota is an absolute juggernaut in the automotive landscape. Not only is it the biggest automaker in Japan, it has also been consistently at the top (or near the top) in global automobile sales and production.With
