Even though Isuzu has long been renowned for its exemplary durability and reliability, some have never tried one. This was the case for the MIMAROPA Transport Cooperative, which took the plunge by getting 15 Isuzu NLR77 Class 3 public-utility vehicles (PUV) to serve commuters in the 60-km route from Calapan City to Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announced in an October 2023 press statement that the cooperative officially received the modern PUVs at a ceremon

Isuzu Thailand has given the 2024 Isuzu D-MAX a refresh, featuring a redesigned exterior and mild changes to the pick-up truck's interior. The facelift gives the vehicle a meaner look, gaining new standard features over the previous version. A new face The Thai-spec D-MAX gets a restyled front fascia that includes a new larger mesh-type grille paired with unique grille-bar accents. It also has a new pair of LED headlights and daytime running lights that look more prominent than ever. The front b

Isuzu is renowned for manufacturing among the finest diesel engines in the world. But the Japanese carmaker is not just busy making diesels. It is also helping learning institutions teach their students about repairing and maintaining diesels. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has renewed its partnership with the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) in Binan, Laguna. This is a technical-vocational school managed by the

It's no secret that Isuzu and Mazda have worked together for the next-generation versions of their pickup trucks. The Isuzu D-MAX, after all, is the basis for the Mazda BT-50, as they share the same body, chassis, engine and a few interior bits. However, don’t let a front-end swap fool you, as Mazda has done its best to separate the BT-50 from its mechanical twin. For this comparison, we will put the Isuzu D-MAX LS-A 4x2 against the Mazda BT-50 (Specs | News) 4x2 as they are the closest to one a

Expect more expensive vehicles as car brands update their prices for 2023. It's the first month of the new year and four manufacturers – Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki – have already updated their prices as of press time. While some may only have minor changes, others have more dramatic hikes. However, we expect more brands to follow, especially those that have yet to implement changes since 2022. Honda Cars Philippines Honda Cars Philippines announced in 2022 that it would increase the pr

The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada should be getting more kudos, given that the current generation model has been on sale in the Philippines since 2019. After all, the Japanese diamond star beast of burden offerings are clearly in the league of rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, and Toyota Hilux. The entry price at launch has also been competitive, from Php 1.165 million to Php 1.67 million. In addition, the automaker tossed in a Php 1.443 million to Php 1.76 millio