TOKYO, May 12, 2021 (AFP) - Toyota's full-year net profit jumped 10.3 percent even as the pandemic hit the auto industry, the Japanese firm said Wednesday, projecting growth despite the ongoing semiconductor crisis. The global pandemic has hit automakers hard, with demand collapsing as the...
The search for the country’s best virtual racers continues , this time, with higher stakes. Toyota Motor Philippines is putting up to P1 million worth of prizes on the line, along with the title and honor of being the victor in this year’s 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup. The racing event has...
Just a few weeks after it was announced , Toyota is now letting you make a reservation for its most exciting performance vehicle yet, the GR Yaris. The three-door, all-wheel drive hatchback boasts of World Rally Championship heritage and features a wealth of technology and innovation first fitted...
Keeping the fun of driving alive When it first debuted in 2012, the Toyota 86 served as a much needed shot of adrenaline into its lineup, offering the joy of driving in a compact and accessible package. With a name alluding to one of Toyota’s most popular yet affordable sporty models, the Corolla...
Toyota Corona Coupe 'Macho Machine' Though the car is already 40-years old by now, nearly every car nut worth his salt knows what a ‘Macho Machine’ is. It was the nickname given to the ’79-‘82 Toyota Corona Coupe. Being a new and rather unfamiliar model at the time, Toyota Motor Philippines...
The daily-driver rally car After months of rumors and speculation, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially confirmed that the GR Yaris is coming to the Philippines. Easily Toyota’s most anticipated vehicle this year, the GR Yaris boasts of more power and performance than the standard Yaris...
GT Capital Holdings, Inc., the flagship of the Ty family, reported a 53 percent drop in core net income to P7.4 billion last year from the P15.8 billion earned in 2019. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said consolidated net income reached P6.5 billion last year, 68...
Hybrids may be quite popular in other countries in the world, but in the Philippines, they have yet to win over discerning customers. Despite offering benefits like reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, many buyers are still hesitant to give them a try. It’s likely because there’s still...
Same Corolla you love, but this does 20+ km/L Written by Eric Tipan It gets 20 kilometer per liter (km/L) even in Power mode, when the engine was roaring as it easily cruised to maintain 100 km/h on the SLEX. But more on the actual performance later. Sharp looks The Corolla looks absolutely sharp....
Injected with the Gazoo Racing spirit Toyota is making the Vios much more exciting this year with the introduction of the new Vios GR-S. This new sporty variant of Toyota’s top-selling sedan adds exciting improvements to the vehicle, developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing. GR-S, which stands for...
Text and photos by Eric Tipan 2021 Toyota Innova 2.8 E AT The much-awaited update of the second-generation Toyota Innova is finally here and while you’ve seen versions launched in other ASEAN countries online, ours isn’t the same. Here is what the Pinoy buyers are getting. It’s the grille...
Locally-made and close to Filipino hearts 2021 Toyota Innova E AT Toyota gives Filipinos more reason to buy local with the arrival of the 2021 Innova. As one of Toyota Motor Philippines’s (TMP) locally manufactured vehicles, the Innova has endeared itself to Filipino buyers, being the preferred...
