As I write this, a great haze has blanketed the whole of Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon. That’s because Taal Volcano is once again spewing noxious ash clouds, similar to what it did in 2020 before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle emissions according to PAGASA. Although a worldwide virus outbreak seems unlikely, it’s best to stay indoors and wear a strong N95 mask to keep your lungs safe. And while you’re cooped up, you can read through the five favorite stories for Septem

Toyota Motor Corporation's newly-appointed president and CEO, Koji Sato, has laid down the new model road map for the brand showing the introduction of 10 new Battery Electric Vehicle models by 2026. The company also announced that it plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by then. Along with this initiative, Toyota also plans to start local production of a Battery Electric Vehicle pickup in Asia along with the launching of a compact BEV by the end of 2023. In a press conference held April 7th, the carma

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that by 2030, it will be selling mainly Hybrid, Plug-in, and Battery Electric Vehicles. According to its Fiscal Year 2023-2025 Mid-Term Business Plan published in March 2023, the Japanese automaker has said that from 2025 onwards, it will start selling a diverse lineup of ICE and EV-powered models. From 2030 onwards, EVs will form the majority of its portfolio. It has also identified electrification as one of its core technologies in its vision to repo

For this comparison, we will look at the exteriors of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and the 2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport to see which one comes out as the tougher truck. We will look at their dimensions and much more to see which one, based on their exteriors, is the more capable off-road warrior. Also read: Which engine turbocharged it better? The next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor or the Toyota Hilux GR Sport? Wide, large, and in-charge As this is an exterior comparison between two large pickup trucks, h

When we talk about an affordable sedan, the Toyota Camry is normally not the first car to cross our mind. But with the all-new 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid, you might just opt to take a different perspective. The 2022 Camry is available only as a hybrid in the Philippines and that says a lot when it comes to value for money. As an executive sedan, the Toyota Camry is squarely positioned for those who are in the upper echelons of society. This doesn't mean however, that they are immune to the effects

Three pickup truck models compete fiercely to get the throne of being the best pickup truck internationally – the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Ford Ranger Raptor. Those three are their respective brand's frontline off-road monster trucks as they come with impeccable strength and road power. But just like any other vehicle model, they also have the differences that make them stand out from the rest. Let us dig deeper into their powertrain attributes to see which among them is the toughest on