The Toyota Corolla Cross has just been updated in its home market of Japan. The 5-seater crossover gets a refreshed look thanks to its new bumper and grille combination, along with a new set of alloy wheels. However, Toyota didn’t just stop there as it has also given it a slight increase in power as it has a new 2.0-liter under the hood. It now comes with a Dynamic Force M20A-FKS engine, which is present in the non-hybrid version of the crossover. More power It is the same engine used in many ot

In 2021, Toyota revealed its concept car, the Toyota Compact Cruiser, as part of its preview of battery-electric future vehicle concepts. The new concept car indicates the brand’s interest in creating a new Mini SUV for the global market. In mid-August, the Japanese automaker applied for a trademark for the name “Land Hopper” in Japan, indicating that it could be the new name of the small crossover. The name trademarking also coincided with the launch of the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser, indicati

The 2023 Ford Territory is set to launch in the Philippines at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show this coming April. In its latest iteration, the next-generation crossover brings brand-new looks, slightly larger dimensions and more power. For context, the current version of the 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve, inline-4 EcoBoost gasoline engine in the Territory makes 143 PS and 225 Nm of torque. The 2023 version of the motor now produces 160 PS and 248 Nm of torque. This represents a 17 PS and

The all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. As the sixth generation of the famed Impreza line of the Japanese brand, it will now come as a 5-door hatchback sans the sedan. Three trims have been announced, Base, Sport, and the new RS. What's new? Highlighting the unveil is the RS variant's 2.5-liter 184 PS and 241 Nm Subaru Boxer engine, which is mated to a CVT with eight preset ratios available in manual mode using the paddle shifters. Also, a first is th

In a bold statement of intent, Rommel Sytin, United Asia Automotive Group Inc. Chairman, said that Chery Philippines is mulling over the idea of locally assembling electric vehicles in the future. Sytin's statement was in response to a question about Chery Philippines' intent on continuing and expanding its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle range in the country during the press conference of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, or CAMPI. The recent sales success of the Chery

We are approaching the time when combustion engines are gradually phasing out. If you haven’t heard yet, combustion engines are expectedly to be phased out worldwide by 2040. This means that the argument between diesel and gasoline will finally end, as all cars will be powered by an electrified powertrain. However, transitioning to electric vehicles is not an overnight thing, especially for people who are hesitant about its reliability. The charging infrastructures and support are yet to be esta