And we love every bit of it
by Billy Caluag
The ‘Small Body’ was every high schooler’s dream car back in the day
It was the late '80s. The Philippines was undergoing economic recovery after the 1986 EDSA Revolution, and things were looking up. Our GDP registered modest growth after back-to-back years of contraction, and consumer price inflation dropped from a peak of
It will officially be called Rookie Racing Garage Manila
The news is out, motorsport fans: Rookie Racing is going to set up shop in the Philippines. This news comes on the same weekend that Toyota announced the launch of the GR86 Cup in 2027.Rookie Racing is a privateer racing team
There’ll be two specs
There's been a lot of talk about the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup recently, and rumors about a new GR86 Cup happening in 2027 have been going around. Well, we can put those rumors to rest, because we now have
See the LBX, RX500h, and IS300h this weekend at Clark International Speedway
After being postponed last month due to unfavorable conditions, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup season finale is finally taking to the circuit this weekend. However, it won't just be Toyotas making an appearance at Clark International Speedway this Saturday-Lexus
by Angelo Nieto
Or does it merely wear the badge
Electrification has officially caught up with the revered Toyota Hilux. The nameplate has reached legendary status for its toughness, reliability, and unbreakable nature. It wouldn't be the subject of Top Gear's 'Killing a Toyota' challenge if it wasn't.What
by Lije Martin
See Toyotas from both ends of the power spectrum
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will be taking over the SMX Convention Center Manila from Thursday, October 22, to Saturday, October 24, with two distinct showcases. The nation's leading automaker will be present at the 2026 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) and
Initial batches will be exported to Europe and Australia; no word on PH arrival
Toyota's plan to begin production of the hydrogen-powered Hilux in Thailand is gaining traction. As reported by Nikkei Asia, Toyota recently received approval for incentives related to its 1.49 billion Thai baht (almost P2.8 billion) investment to build
by Angelo Nieto
A properly rugged look that’s just begging to kick up some dirt
The Toyota RAV4 Adventure is a pretty tough-looking compact crossover as is. While the Limited variant goes for a sleeker look, the base trim proudly wears its off-road aspirations on its sleeve. But what if you turn up that overlanding
by Angelo Nieto
Nothing indicates that the China-built Corolla will be exported to PH, however
Following the restructuring of one of its local joint-ventures, Toyota now plans to build the next-generation Corolla in China. As reported by Nikkei Asia, production is set to begin in 2028 and will use a platform that can accommodate multiple
by Angelo Nieto
It carries up to 10 passengers, and comes loaded with plenty of modern features
Earlier today, Toyota Motor Philippines previewed the Tamaraw MPUV Class 1 conversion at its Santa Rosa, Laguna manufacturing plant and headquarters. The conversion uses the long wheelbase utility van configuration of the Tamaraw, which received approval to be used as a modernized
by Angelo Nieto
The glitch causes the EV to report a worse-than-actual power consumption figure
Toyota Motor Philippines has issued a recall for units of the Urban Cruiser, citing issues with the EV's instrument panel. As the issue is not a critical defect that could affect the safety of users, the automaker classified the recall as
by Angelo Nieto
The brand clearly has deep respect and admiration for the animal
The tamaraw is a critically endangered dwarf buffalo that can be found on the island of Mindoro, and nowhere else in the world. Despite its cute and stocky build, the tamaraw is also known for its tough and fierce personality-probably why
by Lije Martin
The Ativ can also be had with P200k savings for the HEV CVT variant
Toyota Motor Philippines' 10.10 promo is underway. From October 10 to 31, the company is offering cash savings, free periodic maintenance, and service discount vouchers for select models. There are also special trade-in rebates and free insurance for specific vehicles.
by Lije Martin
It has 300km of range and can ferry up to 70 passengers
Toyota has launched the next-generation Sora, its commuter-focused fuel-cell electric vehicle. The bus has a fuel-cell system that generates electricity through hydrogen and has greater range than its previous version. Improvements were focused on the FC system's
by Lije Martin
What does this mean for GAC and Toyota moving forward?
Chinese carmaker GAC is now reportedly the sole partner of Toyota in China. For the uninitiated, Toyota's Chinese operations have been mainly facilitated through joint ventures with GAC and FAW. However, a report from Nikkei Asia shared that GAC had allegedly
by Billy Caluag
This is just the warm-up
Remember when Top Gear tried to destroy a Toyota Hilux back in 2003? We submerged it in the sea, hit it repeatedly with a wrecking ball, rammed it through a shed, and dropped a caravan on it before ultimately setting it on
by Lije Martin
The iconic pickup that still conquers its competitors
The 9th-generation Toyota Hilux is not a radical evolution of the model. The simple drivetrain is essentially the same and sits on an updated version of the traditional ladder-frame IMV platform. The renowned heavy duty suspension was modified for a
He is the fourth member of the Toyoda family to receive the honor
Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, has officialy been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. The honor is awarded to figures that have made significant and meaningful contributions to the automotive industry.Toyoda was one of eight inductees at the
by Angelo Nieto
Tricked-out tuners, a bumping beat, and a championship winner—it’s got it all
The sixth round of the 2026 World Endurance Championship is coming up this weekend: the 6 Hours of Fuji. It's also the home race of this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, Toyota Racing. To hype up the race
by Angelo Nieto
