Articles about Toyota Motor Philippines

Atsuhiro Okamoto takes the helm

The country's leading car manufacturer is now under new leadership. In a ceremonial turnover held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially welcomed Atsuhiro Okamoto as its new president.The executive joins TMP on

Have you looked into buying this model?

Still holding off on purchasing a new Toyota this year? Maybe this bit of news will help convince you to make the jump. The Japanese car manufacturer is holding another sale, which means you can avail some big discounts on brand-new

I wish we loved hatchbacks more

Call us odd, but we look at automotive sales figures the way Operators look at the Matrix. To most eyes, they're just random numbers and letters, but to us, they show a fascinating pattern. When we got the per-model breakdown

The upgraded 2020 Alphard, meanwhile, could have a P3.91-M price of entry

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) started the decade by increasing the prices of several vehicles in its local lineup. The Fortuner and the Alphard were initially excluded from that list, but one of our sources from Toyota's dealer network has now told

Whoa

The Toyota GR Yaris, with its 1.6-liter turbo capable of 268hp and 370Nm, is one impressive hot hatch. We want it here. The thing is, Toyota has just released the fuel-economy figures for the hybrid version, and now we

The Japanese carmaker is recalling 3.4 million vehicles across the globe

Take note, Toyota owners: Toyota Motor Corporation has issued a massive global recall affecting 3.4 million vehicles.The Japanese carmaker says that this recall was due to a possible electronic defect that could cause airbags not to deploy in the event

Good to know

Here's some good news for Toyota owners: If your ride was affected by last week's Taal Volcano ashfall, the Japanese car manufacturer is offering a 20% discount on select parts and labor cost.Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced its 'special

Is your car still covered in ash?

Did you wake up this morning to find your beloved ride covered in volcanic ash? Don't worry, you're not alone.The ashfall from yesterday afternoon's Taal Volcano phreatic eruption made its way to areas well outside the crater's

It’s a monster

A few thoughts after first laying eyes on the recently-revealed GR Yaris: Thank God to Toyota, and thank God to Gazoo Racing for turning an otherwise vanilla hatchback offering into a certified beast.It's a monster-there's no other

Take note

While we were all busy celebrating another new year-a new decade, even-Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) was also busy updating the prices of its current lineup. Unfortunately, the said updates were all increases. Let's take a closer look here.First

Some things go beyond the need to impress

I'm basking in the afternoon sun on a private beachfront property in Batangas, sipping copious amounts of beer well before 5pm, sharing laughs with friends from high school, some of whom I haven't seen in years. It's a reunion

Is this van as super as advertised?

The 2020 Toyota Hiace was, by a pretty sizeable margin, the year's most-followed automotive arrival.That Toyota saw it fit for the Philippines to be the first market in the world to get a taste of the latest-generation van

His time at the helm of the country’s top car company has come to an end

You've probably heard by now that Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) president Satoru Suzuki's tenure has come to a close. As he steps down from office, we take a look back at what he achieved during his time at the helm

It will also open P4.5-B Luzon hub

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently hosted its annual Christmas lunch with media personnel, during which the company president Satoru Suzuki made some very important announcements.Suzuki-san opened with the bittersweet announcement that his term as TMP president is ending. He was

With 27 Toyota engineers and technical experts from different countries

That's five times more than the Prius in all of 2018

In September, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brought in the Corolla Altis Hybrid, once again kick-starting the country's slow shift towards alternatively-powered transport.We say 'once again' because this isn't the company's first foray into local hybridization. The

And yes, it’s AWD

Most people who've driven it will tell you the fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 is a pretty well-rounded crossover. It's attractive, packs a potent engine, and features a practical interior.That said, the vehicle was missing something when it launched

What a year

This past weekend, at Clark International Speedway, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) hosted Vios fans to its final racing festival for the year. With its main draw, the Vios Circuit Championship, TMP has contributed a great deal to promote local motorsports over six

There’s a bit to catch up on

DOTr and Toyota officials try it out

Nobody likes working on a Sunday, but there are things worth making time for. In this case, officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) all gathered today to try out the latter's modern Hilux-based PUV.