Toyota’s plans to slowly electrify its model lineup are coming together with more information about the possible specifications for the upcoming Toyota Fortuner hybrid being released. Reports have indicated that the Fortuner hybrid will still use its 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, but will be combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It won't be considered a full-hybrid vehicle, unlike the Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota Yaris Cross. Note that Toyota has not yet released any official specificat

The Toyota Vios has been a stalwart in the Philippine market. These sedans are so common that everywhere you look, you are almost guaranteed to see a unit in one form or another. The Vios has encountered many rivals throughout the years, with the likes of the Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and MG 5 making a run at it. However, its longest-lasting rivalry has been with the Honda City, which has outclassed it in terms of performance and features. Things may change now that the 2023 Toyota Vi

The Hyundai Stargazer recently broke cover and became the latest model to enter the hotly contested subcompact MPV category. With the headstart enjoyed by the likes of the Toyota Avanza and Rush, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Suzuki Ertiga, and another newcomer, the Nissan Livina, Hyundai’s affordable seven-seater has a lot to prove to sway Filipinos toward its fold. During our brief afternoon with the Hyundai Stargazer, we noticed how some of its design, technical, and safety feat

The all-new Toyota Vios has finally been introduced in the Indonesian market. Aside from the new platform and its more elegant and classy fastback silhouette, the 4th generation Vios is packed with an extensive array of styling, comfort, and driving safety features that will surely disrupt the Philippine market once it launches here. We listed some Indonesian domestic market specs and features in the Toyota Vios, which we hope Toyota Motor Philippines will equip the local units once it goes on s

Among these past few years’ sedan-type car model entries, Nissan Almera was not as popular as its competitors like Honda Civic and Toyota Vios. According to the reviews of last year’s edition, some are not that much of a fan of some of Nissan Almera’s features. However, the Nissan Almera is also a popular car model in the automotive market. Looking further, whether the Almera is a good choice or not, really depends upon your knowledge of the model. If you are planning on including Nissan Almera

The ‘sports utility vehicle’ (SUV) segment may be a bit diluted now with the advent of everyone making small crossovers, but the Toyota Fortuner is a refreshing return to form of what an SUV should be. This 2.8 LTD is the range-topper of the three-variant wide, refreshed Fortuner range. Many have termed it to be a ‘baby Land Cruiser’, but that’s a tag that undercuts how capable this model is. If you have Php 2500k to spend and are looking for a new SUV that’s admittedly a bit different (but not