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Now, I’m not making this up. This did happen. A tandem of both driver and co-driver from the local motoring media recently achieved this unbelievable feat. And they were driving the newest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from Chery Auto Philippines.

In a span of less than a year, two End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling facilities have already been recognized and accredited by Toyota Motor Philippines: One north of Manila (En Tsumugi in Mexico Pampanga); the other south of the Metro (Standard Insurance dismantling facility in Naic, Cavite).

Think luxury cars and it’s the European brands that often come to mind – Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar. For decades and decades, these manufacturers have been at the very forefront of automotive technology in the pursuit of unmatched luxury mobility. But as the electric-vehicle (EV) age rolls in, these giants are getting serious competition from, of all places, the People’s Republic.

There’s nothing that screams “Suzuki!” in the Suzuki badge. There are just three parallel, compressed strokes that make up an “S,” and then that’s it. But somehow, the public knows immediately what it means, and the car-buying public knows exactly what they’ll get. Automotive industry pundits see Suzuki as the “quietest” or most prudent of the Japanese marques, yet also one of the most consistently successful car brands.

Hyundai Philippines officially introduced the all‑new fifth‑generation Santa Fe around March last year, offering two trims, the GLS and Calligraphy. The more potent Smartstream 2.5 liter T‑GDi turbo hybrid powertrain of the Calligraphy comes with AWD as standard joined the lineup at the latter part of last year. Rated at 277 hp and 422 N-m of torque, it is mated with an eight-speed dual clutch transmission.

Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation, the flagship company of the Pioneer Group established in 1954, stands as the leading non-life insurance provider in the country. It ranked number one in Gross Written Premium for 2023. With this, what better way to bolster one’s insurance capability and consumer confidence than partner with the best. This is what Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) just did recently.

A “kamote rider” in the Philippines is a slang term for a motorcycle rider who displays reckless or undisciplined behavior on the road. The term is derived from the Tagalog word “kamote” which means sweet potato, and is used metaphorically to describe riders who are considered ignorant, careless and clumsy. They are often the root cause of road accidents and other untoward incidents out there on the streets.

“A celebration of every bolt we’ve tightened, every engine we’ve disassembled and assembled, and every challenge we have overcome” — Jaryl Barliso, valedictorian of Batch 23 of the Tesda Automotive Technician Program The June 20 graduation ceremony for the 23rd batch of automotive technicians held at the multipurpose covered courts of the Tesda Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte saw two brothers in special circumstances.

I didn’t expect to see myself behind the wheel of a short wheelbase Toyota Tamaraw dropside pickup truck, cruising along the roads of Puerto Galera in Mindoro, as the majestic sun set at the horizon right behind us. Just a year ago we were just writing about the comeback of this “wonder vehicle” from Toyota. Now, we were feeling the prowess firsthand of this 4970mm long , 1711mm tall workhorse, powered by a 2.0-L 1TR-FE four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 138 hp and 183 N-m of torque.

TOULOUSE, France—The future of flying, according to flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), is deploying a fleet of modern aircraft that conserves aviation fuel and elevates the experience of passengers, especially long-haul travelers who always end up jet-lagged across time zones. To achieve this, Southeast Asia’s pioneering airline is acquiring next-generation long-range aircraft that can connect the Philippines to key economic centers and tourism hot spots across the Pacific and beyond.