A quick visit to the official website of Toyota Motor Philippines reveals something strange about the Toyota Corolla Altis. While its variants have been slimmed down to just three models, the GR-S, GR-S CVT, and the E CVT, the engine displacement has been changed. Previously, the sedan was only available with a 1.8-liter hybrid system or a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine for the other variants. However, that may change soon as the brand’s website reveals that all the non-hybrid models will

Remember the saying, “So close that you can almost taste it”? That seems to be the case with Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), which is aiming to have at least 50 dealerships nationwide by the end of 2023. The Japanese carmaker announced in a June 2023 press statement that construction of its 49th dealer, Isuzu Valenzuela, has kicked off. “As part of our ‘Road to 50’ program we continue to expand our reach to more cities in the provinces and now in the Metro,” said IPC president Tetsuya Fujit

Almost as soon as it was launched, the Civic Type R has been embroiled in a price-gouging scandal that has honestly turned off a lot of potential buyers from the coveted 4-door sports car. Unwilling to give in, these people are by no means hard up or are unable to pay the exorbitant markups – on the contrary, a cool half-mil to some of these people is simply a proverbial drop in the ocean. What they don’t care about is being cheated out of their hard-earned money for someone else’s gain. So what

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

Getting a hybrid vehicle can be one of the best things ever for someone who loves driving. But even one of the newest hybrid options out there isn't perfect. The Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid, despite its impressive looks and design, its astounding fuel economy, and its Toyota Safety Sense features, still has tiny details that need to be sorted out. The devil is in the details There are actually a lot of piano black trims on the interior. And for non-piano black fans, this is something of a let-do

More and more Filipinos are choosing SUVs over other vehicles out in the local market as space is essential if you want to go places with the whole family. With the rapidly soaring popularity of the segment, you would see several comparison reviews among rivals to figure out which is better than the other. But, will the 2022 version of the vehicles you are eying be really better than their outgoing versions? 2022 Isuzu mu-X When it comes to premium-level offerings, Isuzu mu-X has always been com