Motoring
Toyota Motor Philippines has formally entered the battery-electric era under the Toyota badge with the official launch of the all-new bZ4X, marking the release of units to its first local customers and signaling a decisive step toward broader electric mobility in the country. The bZ4X becomes Toyota’s first full Battery Electric Vehicle offered under its…
On a cool autumn morning in the English countryside, the future of Formula 1 did not look like a boardroom discussion or a glossy marketing campaign. It looked like a cluster of girls barely tall enough to see over the steering wheel, tugging on helmets, laughing nervously, and waiting for the signal to accelerate. Their…
Electric vehicle (EV) giant VinFast has teamed up with local firm CarBEV to inject P1 billion into the Philippines’ transport infrastructure, a move aimed at significantly boosting the country’s EV ecosystem starting in 2026. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at VinFast’s headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam. Under the agreement, the…
For a generation that grew up amid constant noise, notifications, and pressure to always be “on,” Gen Z is quietly rewriting the rules of urban living. Instead of chasing relentless hustle, many young professionals are choosing a softer rhythm—one anchored on calm, creativity, and everyday moments that make life feel lighter and more intentional. This…
If you are planning to squeeze in one last holiday errand, reunion, or out-of-town send-off, brace yourself for slower-than-usual trips along EDSA. While the Christmas rush may be winding down, a new bottleneck has quietly taken its place, with multiple sections of the capital’s busiest highway undergoing repairs through January 5, 2026. From December 24…
The holidays bring a familiar mix of excitement and exhaustion. Malls overflow with shoppers, night markets stretch well past midnight, and calendars quickly fill with reunions, gift runs, and last-minute errands. While the season is rich in celebration, it also comes with gridlocked roads and rising transportation costs that quietly eat into your budget. As…
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday its global production in November declined 5.5 percent to 821,723 units from a year earlier, marking the first drop in six months. Toyota’s overseas production fell 3.4 percent to 563,546 vehicles, while domestic production dropped 9.7 percent to 258,177 units, the world’s largest automaker by volume said….
Toyota Motor Philippines is set to raise the bar for performance enthusiasts as it officially introduces the all-new GR Corolla to the local market on December 23, marking the start of retail sales for the highly anticipated hot hatch. The latest addition to Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Performance lineup, the GR Corolla joins the ranks of…
Shell Lubricants has once again secured its position as the world’s leading supplier of finished lubricants, marking an unmatched 19 consecutive years at the top of the global market, according to the 23rd edition of Kline & Company’s Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2025. The latest Kline report ranks Shell as the number one…
Toyota Motor Philippines is closing out 2025 with a powerful lineup of year-end offers designed to make owning a brand-new Toyota more attainable than ever. From low downpayments and lighter monthly amortizations to zero-percent interest financing and generous cash discounts, Toyota’s latest promos give Filipino motorists every reason to drive into the new year in…