How’s this for doing things by the book? Toyota Motor Philippines is taking an extreme approach and recalling 1,666 first-generation Toyota 86s and 170 GR Supras for, get this, a missing sticker. Yes, that’s right—a sticker.
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April 19, 2023
Toyota Motor PH Issues Recall On 86, GR Supra For Missing Sticker
How’s this for doing things by the book? Toyota Motor Philippines is taking an extreme approach and recalling 1,666 first-generation Toyota 86s and 170 GR Supras for, get this, a missing sticker. Yes, that’s right—a sticker.
February 25, 2023
Research Suggest Chinese Car Brands Will Lead In EV Shift
Global research from behavior experts SKIM Group has uncovered the scale to which some of the world’s most iconic automotive marques are struggling to keep up with the pace of the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution in the eyes of car buyers.
February 23, 2023
Just How Big Are Toyota Motor Philippines' Sales Numbers?
Toyota is probably only car brand capable of hitting the 10,000 units a month sales range consistently. Just last January, the country’s number one automaker managed to move 13,428 units or a 45.42 percent market share. Their closest rival, Mitsubishi is way behind with just 17 percent market share (5,030 units sold).
February 4, 2023
Sportscars, Hybrids Dominate List Of Most Satisfying Cars To Own
Would you buy the same car again that you’re driving now? That’s the single defining question behind the annual Consumer Reports list of Most Satisfying and Least Satisfying cars.
October 25, 2022
The Toyota GR Corolla Is Headed To ASEAN
How’s this for a plot twist? It seems the ASEAN region will be getting the hotly-anticipated Toyota GR Corolla after all. Unveiled early this year initially for the North American market, and then subsequently, for the Japanese market, it seems more global markets are set to get Toyota’s new hot hatch.
September 17, 2022
PIMS: Toyota's HEVs Is Part Of Their Path To Carbon Neutrality
Toyota Motor Philippines, the leader in electrified mobility in the Philippines, unveiled its exhibit headlined by its wide selection of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show at the World Trade Center.
August 18, 2022
Leg 2 Of The 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Is Happening This August 20
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s premier motorsports program is returning to the track at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) this weekend.
July 19, 2022
Subaru PH Ups Prices Of BRZ A Few Days Before Toyota GR86's Local Debut
Just a few days before the Philippine launch of the all-new Toyota 86 (now officially rebranded as the GR86), its twin, the Subaru BRZ has just seen a substantial price increase (read our review of the Subaru BRZ 2.4 EyeSight AT).
June 14, 2022
Thanks To Our High Fuel Prices, Going Electrified Now Makes Monetary Sense
Thanks to today’s record fuel prices, readers have asked us to explore once more if going for an electrified vehicle—hybrid or battery electric—makes sense. For those who want a bit of a history, we’ve already done this exercise a couple of times in the past. The first was when Nissan brought in the all-electric Leaf for the first time in Southeast Asia. The second was when Toyota Motor Philippines brought in the Corolla Altis Hybrid. And the third was when Nissan Philippines officially launched the Leaf locally.
March 15, 2022
Here Are The Most Fuel Efficient Cars In The Philippines From 2011-2022
Fueling cars is no small expense, but it’s an inevitable part of a vehicle’s ownership. With gas prices now reaching record highs—and the first where diesel has become more expensive than gasoline—fuel economy has once again become an important purchase consideration.
February 4, 2022
Toyota Safety Sense Tops New Nighttime Pedestrian Safety Test
With the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announcing plans to launch a new test that rates the effectiveness of pedestrian AEB (autonomous emergency braking) at nighttime, the agency has released the results of a pilot test. What they found is that today’s pedestrian AEB systems don’t work as well in the dark as they do in daylight.
January 13, 2022
Toyota C-HR, Ford EcoSport Owners Regret Buying Their Cars
Consumer Reports analyzed data from their latest member survey to determine which vehicles caused the most regret to its owners. The owner satisfaction score—based on whether owners say they would definitely buy the same car again if given the choice—measures whether a car has lived up to expectations. Consumer Reports then combines this with their editorial test ratings and reliability.
December 13, 2021
The Nissan Note Is Japan Car Of The Year 2021-2022
The Nissan Note and its more upscale sister model, the Note Aura has been named as the 2021-2022 Japan Car of the Year.
December 5, 2021
Philippine Spec 2022 Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ Could Pack More Standard Horsepower
Toyota has revealed the final power and torque specs of its second-generation 86 (now called GR86) sportscar for the European market. And in a surprise, it actually makes slightly more power than its North American counterpart, and is a close match to its Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version.
November 3, 2021
All-New Honda Civic Announced As Japan Car Of The Year 2021-2022 Nominee
The nominees for the 2021-2022 Japan Car of the Year awards have been announced, and for this year, 29 cars are vying for the top prize. To be nominated, they had to be announced or launched in Japan between November 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021.
November 1, 2021
The 2022 Toyota GR86 RC Is A Blank Canvas For Aftermarket And Track Enthusiasts
Toyota commences sales of the all-new GR86 in Japan. The sportscar, still co-developed with Subaru brings more power and a more engaging driving feel even when compared to the already good first-generation model.
October 28, 2021
First Drive: 2022 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport
The Fortuner GR Sport is a litmus test of Toyota’s brand strength in the Philippines for two reasons. The first is because at P 2,509,000, it’s the first mid-sized pickup-based passenger vehicle or PPV to cross that psychological price mark. Second, it continues the quick and sometimes scattered diversification of Gazoo Racing (Avanza GR Sport, anyone?)—a division often associated with sporty, go-fast Toyotas.
August 22, 2021
Toyota 86 Sportscar Now Included In Fuel Pump Recall
Toyota Motor Philippines announces a fourth batch of vehicles affected by faulty fuel pumps. This brings the total number of affected vehicles to 46,731.
August 10, 2021
Another Day, Another Gazoo Racing Model For Toyota: Meet The Rush GR Sport
Another day, another Gazoo Racing model for Toyota. This time, it’s the Rush SUV that gets the racy treatment.
August 9, 2021
Toyota Just Phased Out The Wigo TRD S For...The Wigo GR Sport
In a move that’s rather expected, Toyota is phasing out the Wigo TRD S in favor of—drum roll, please—the Wigo GR Sport.
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