Even though Toyota Motor Company and its luxury division, Lexus, were late to commit to electric vehicles (EV), they certainly aren’t pulling any punches. Lexus unveiled the all-new LF-ZC EV concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show on Oct. 25, 2023. The company said in a press statement that the production version of the futuristic, battery-electric hatchback will officially be launched in 2026. The LF-ZC (short for Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst) forms part of Lexus’ commitment to exclusive

Minute dimensions, generous ground clearance, and no clutch pedal. These three ingredients form the recipe for sales success in the Philippines. And no car has done it quite as well thus far as the Toyota Raize subcompact crossover. But the little Toyota faces stiff competition from the Chinese carmaker that’s always full of surprises – the new Geely GX3 Pro is priced close to the Raize E CVT, while offering more generous equipment levels. Let’s pit these two in a Spec Showdown to see which come

From Audi to Weltmeister, it seems that every major carmaker is offering a battery-electric vehicle (EV) in the Philippines. Of course, these companies are taking advantage of the zero duties on imported EVs and parts, which has led to huge price drops for many EV models like the Nissan LEAF. There’s also Republic Act 11697 or the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act,” which not only offers non-financial incentives for EV owners, but also provides a roadmap for infrastructure like charging

As we get older and more involved with everyday expenses, we become more aware of the worth of every item we purchase with our hard-earned money. As time passes, we learn from our previous expenses and are not easily swayed by our wants. To make it short, we become wiser buyers as we age because we have learned from the past. We want to ensure that every peso was worth giving up and that every purchase was satisfying. But we cannot be sure if we are getting our money's worth with each deal, and

Yesterday, as I saw a sports car pass by, I uttered - “that’s unnecessary”. That’s when I remember Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation as they have been introducing affordable yet robust vehicles for decades. As I looked at their current models in the market, the hatchback Suzuki S-Presso has captured my attention because of its low price point in the market. Never have I encountered a vehicle as affordable as it is in the past years. Little that I know, it is indeed the most affordable

(Images from Toyota PH) When choosing a car, one consideration is the space it has for people and for stuff you have. Some people buy the car for the space and for the dimensions. This is where practicality comes in. Perhaps for others, buying a large car is more cost effective than buying two, especially that gas prices are always on the rise. This is where cars like the Toyota Rush can come in. The Rush is a seven-seater SUV, with a ground clearance of 220mm. It has a 4 Cylinder, In-line, 16 V