Renowned research firm J.D. Power found that Porsche, GAC Honda and Chery were the best in their categories in terms of new-car quality in China. The 2023 China Initial Quality Survey (IQS) of vehicles, including those built in China, is in its 24th year. It continues with the initiative of examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The 2023 study is based on responses from 34,648 owners who purchased their vehicles between June 2022 and

The Toyota Zenix has just launched in the Philippines, adding another 7-seater MPV to the brand’s local lineup of vehicles aside from the older version of the Toyota Innova. It brings two powerplants: a 2.0-liter gasoline variant and a 2.0-liter hybrid model, a new chassis, and a new set of features that weren’t available with the old diesel model. The hybrid variant brings new technology, featuring the brand’s Gen5 Toyota Hybrid system, providing more power and better fuel efficiency than previ

In the olden days, hybrid cars were meant purely for better fuel economy. Many owners put up with the soggy driving dynamics and the "econobox" equipment levels to maximize every drop of fuel. But nowadays, hybrids are becoming the top-of-the-line variants for many cars. Toyota Motor Philippines followed this approach for the Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, and RAV4 hybrids. And even Honda Cars Thailand is getting into the act, replacing the 1.5-liter turbo engine in the top-spec 2022 Civic RS wit

Hyundai Motor Philippines has formally pledged to extend its Aftersales support to the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its existing fleet of “Hyundai Patrol Cars.” This pledge of support comes after a signing ceremony at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame and covers two years from the official signing date. The fleet comprises 81 Hyundai Grand Starex units and 49 Hyundai Elantra units that the Republic of Korea turned over through the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

The all-new Toyota Vios has finally been introduced in the Indonesian market. Aside from the new platform and its more elegant and classy fastback silhouette, the 4th generation Vios is packed with an extensive array of styling, comfort, and driving safety features that will surely disrupt the Philippine market once it launches here. We listed some Indonesian domestic market specs and features in the Toyota Vios, which we hope Toyota Motor Philippines will equip the local units once it goes on s

The competition is tough in determining the best car model in a particular segment as several factors are considered and weighed to pick the best in the class. First of all, we consider its safety and security features, innovative features, its price, its overall aesthetic appeal, and its powertrain components. As car manufacturers promise a lot upon introducing their new models, the competition and expectations have gotten fiercer. But among the listed criteria, one of the most important and re