A coding-exempt pickup? Maybe, maybe not? Toyota plans to build a "mild-hybrid" version of the Toyota Hilux by adding a 48-volt system to the pickup truck. A report from Toyota Australia has confirmed that the GD mild-hybrid system is a go and that the Hilux will be the first to get the new mild-hybrid assist feature in 2024. For those who don’t know, the Philippine version of the Toyota Hilux is equipped with the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo diesel engine. The hybrid version of this engine will repo

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is undergoing a significant brand change as it prepares to reinvent itself for the future. The change starts with its production plants as the British automaker is shifting towards electric vehicle (EV) technology for its new generation of luxury SUVs. JLR has invested £15 billion to transition itself to the change to EV production by opening a new plant and upgrading another to meet future production demands for electrified vehicles. Also Read: Here to stay: Land Rover n

It's still early in 2023, but automakers are slowly adjusting the prices of their vehicles for the new year. While brands such as Toyota and Honda have already released their new pricing, Mazda Philippines is the latest Japanese brand to join in. A quick check of the local website has revealed that the Japanese automaker has adjusted the pricing of specific models, which includes the Mazda 2, MX-5, CX-3, and the top variant of the recently updated CX-5. Mazda’s pricing updates The Mazda2, in its

Ford Philippines has announced that it has joined forces with global off-road accessories provider ARB to give owners of the next-generation Ford Everest and Ford Ranger access to various off-road parts for their vehicles. The partnership between the two companies offers a wide range of accessories that have undergone evaluation by Ford and ARB engineers to ensure compatibility with the automaker’s next-generation lineup of vehicles. Owners of the next-gen Everest and Ranger will be able to equi

The Toyota Crown Sedan and Crown SportCross have both been unveiled by FAW Toyota at the 20th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition last December 30, 2022. With pre-sale prices equivalent to ₱2,989,834 and ₱3,475,986, respectively, the two new models are the 16th generation of the famed Crown mid-size luxury nameplate whose history dates back to 1955. The 2023 Crown Sedan and Crown SportCross are the first in a full-category luxury brand lineup that Toyota says will eventually cover seda

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To