Toyota

Toyota Philippines Puts Up a Well-curated and World-class Car Show

From August 10 to 18, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) showcases Toyota vehicles from its past, present and future in an exhibit dubbed as the “World of Toyota Motorshow” at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Two concept cars…

Toyota PH announces Vios one-make race series

The World of Toyota, ongoing until August 18, 2013 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City was the venue for some major announcements from the market-leading auto brand. First was the inclusion of the FJ Cruiser as…

FJ Cruiser joins Toyota PH official lineup; sales start in October

At the World of Toyota, ongoing until August 18, 2013 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, one section is devoted to current passenger car and commercial vehicle offerings. Sitting pretty on top of a stand is…

Toyota goes ‘class above’ with the 2014 Vios

The Vios has come a long way since that day in 2003 when Toyota Motor Philippines introduced it on the market as an entry-level sedan. Developed for the Southeast Asia, China and Taiwan markets, the Vios replaced…

Newly Hatched: Toyota Echo (2000)

As car testers, it’s not often that we develop genuine affection for a car, but our relationship with the Echo seems to have all the makings of a long-term love affair. Starting off with this car’s irresistible…

Battle of the (One-Point) Sixes

All-new is a much abused phrase when it comes to cars. Car makers sometimes slap on new head- and taillights, change the wheels and market everything old as new again. Some of our “new” models are actually…

Goodbye Beetle: Toyota Echo (2000)

Love was lost in the motoring industry. Every year car companies launched cars that all looked and acted the same way. No particular vehicle was stealing glances or gasps anymore (except, when you’re driving in a Ssyang…

VVTi vs. VTEC

VTEC. VVT-i. VANOS. VarioCam. These are acronyms that you will have seen in various car ads, all denoting variable valve timing. What is variable valve timing? Is it something truly worth having, or is it just as…

Evolution Revolution

It takes no genius to figure out that the Toyota name is synonymous with dullness. Take the Toyota Camry for example, despite being a generally refined and great-to-own car, the Camry has failed to sell well outside…