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Best features of the all-new Toyota Fortuner

TOYOTA has launched the all-new Fortuner after 10 years of market domination by the first-generation model. The new Fortuner is no longer as revolutionary as its predecessor, and faces a much more competitive segment. …

Toyota PH launches all-new Innova MPV

Toyota Motor Philippines has launched the all-new Innova MPV. Executive Chief Engineer Hiroki Nakajima calls the new Innova a “Multi-Performance Vehicle.” Its concept of toughness includes not just the traditional tough chassis, but also a comfortable ride even…

Honda Pilot comes loaded with even more premium features

Honda Cars Philippines (HCP) has developed a small but highly loyal following with its Pilot SUV. It has all the Honda hallmarks: roomy, comfortable, relatively nimble and user-friendly. …

HARI is new distributor for Hyundai commercial vehicles

THE FUTURE is big, according to Hyundai. Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (Hari) is expanding its lineup as it was appointed the distributor for the brand’s commercial vehicles in the Philippines. …

Tata to rename Zica hatchback as Zika virus spreads

Tata Motors will be changing the name of its new Zica hatchback. This comes after the spread of the Zika virus was declared as a global emergency by the World Health Organization. The Zica has just been…

Cars–big and small–are going turbo

THE PORSCHE Boxster is the latest vehicle to think small. It has swapped out its six-cylinder engine for a four-cylinder one. That’s not to say that it will be slower.   Porsche promises greater levels of power…

Kia announces 11-seat Grand Carnival MPV

Kia launched a new variant of the Grand Carnival MPV. The Grand Carnival was launched as an all-new vehicle in 2015, with the van positioned at the premium end of the market at   . Now Kia distributor…

Ssangyong returns to PH under Berjaya Group

Korean auto brand Ssangyong has announced its return to the Philippine market, under Malaysian-owned Berjaya Group. The brand is set to officially launch its Korando and Tivoli SUVs and Rodius MPV in the next few weeks. The…

Full steam ahead: 7 new cars in Q1 2016

THE AUTOMOTIVE year 2016 is off to a promising start, as two big vehicles were rolled out in January: the all-new versions of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Toyota Fortuner.   The pace is set to…

Everest vs Montero Sport vs Fortuner mid-variants

The new generation of pickup based SUVs: Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and Toyota Fortuner, are designed to be stronger, safer, and more fuel-efficient than their predecessors. They are also more upscale and luxurious, enough to challenge…

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