The Toyota bZ4X arrived as Toyota’s flagship battery-electric SUV and — after iterative updates — is now a much stronger proposition than the first examples that reached showrooms. Toyota has pushed the bZ4X beyond its original launch form with bigger battery choices, smarter charging, and chassis and software tweaks that make it feel more like a mature EV offering rather than an early experiment.  The new Toyota bZ4X starts at ₱2,699,000 for the Dark Blue Mica variant, with other colors costing more. The Platinum White Pearl Mica variant is priced at ₱2,714,000, and the Emotional Red variant is ₱2,719,000. Reservations for the bZ4X are currently open in the Philippines. Design and packaging From the outside the bZ4X keeps the compact-crossover silhouette Toyota targeted at mainstream EV buyers: a high seating position, relatively upright greenhouse and an exterior that balances aerodynamic efficiency with SUV cues. Toyota’s later updates softened some of the earlier bZ4X’s more c...

When VinFast first announced itself to the world it felt like a bold bet: a young Vietnamese automaker — part of the sprawling Vingroup conglomerate — attempting to move from scooters and appliances into full-scale car manufacturing and then, almost immediately, into electric vehicles and global markets. What makes VinFast compelling is less any single model than its strategy: from rapid factory construction and European design partners to aggressive global expansion and a clear focus on battery-electric vehicles as the company’s center of gravity. VinFast electric car prices in the Philippines start at ₱645,000 for the VF 3, with other models like the VF 5 priced around ₱992,000 and the VF 7 starting at ₱1.76 million. The VF 6 ranges from approximately ₱1.419 million to ₱1.61 million, while the larger VF 9 costs ₱5.39 million.  A quick sketch of the company and its EV line-up Founded in 2017 by Vingroup’s Phạm Nhật Vượng, VinFast built a modern manufacturing complex in Haiphong a...

There has a lot of movies that features flying cars, it was all set in a not-so-near-future. However, that said future might be our present now. Introducing, the AirCar. The Klein Vision AirCar is a two-seat flying car designed by Štefan Klein and made in Slovakia. It was type certified as an aircraft in January 2022. Slovak designer Stefan Klein is a Founder and CEO of Klein Vision. He devoted the last twenty years converting his flying-car dream into reality. Currently he completed the flying prototype of AirCar that has been tested successfully at Nitra airport in October 2019. Professor Štefan Klein began working on flying cars in the late 1980s. Having developed the AeroMobil, he left the company to develop a new idea as the AirCar, and set up Klein Vision with colleague Anton Zajac. Having graduated from Slovak University of Technology in 1983, Klein studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design (AFAD), and also at the École des Beaux Arts ET Design, Saint Étienne in 1...

Due to unstoppable increase of fuel prices, people are now mindful of the alternatives to combat the heavy expenses on transportation. One of the immediate solution to this is the use of Electronic Bikes or popularly known as E-Bikes. There are wide range of designs and manufacturers to choose from, as this kind of technology is becoming more popular everyday. Just so you know, the very first electric bicycles were documented in the 1880's and 1890's in the patent offices in both France and the United States. In France, one of the earliest was a three wheeled electric contraption, the motor power controlled with a hand-held lever system without any pedals. With a lot of brands and collaborations out there, we will focus on one particular brand, The Honda Muji Brand collaborations aren’t uncommon in the automotive and fashion worlds—and lately, we’ve been seeing more of them in motorbikes, too. In July, 2022, it’s apparently Honda’s turn, as the OEM teams up with Japanes...

Some men spend their time trying to collect old, antique, or even vintage items not just because of its monetary gain, but rather because it imposes a great significance in their childhood, some have just like the elders says, sentimental value while others, they simply just find those things pretty in the eyes. If you consider yourself into Cars, one particular Automobile that is so tempting to have is The Jaguar E Type. The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American market, is a British sports car that was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world. The E-Type's claimed 150 mph (241 km/h) top speed, sub-7-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration, unitary construction, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension distinguished the car and spurred industry-wide changes. The E-Type was based on ...

Crude oil prices worldwide is at its all-time high, some says that it is because of the war in Ukraine, some says that it is just a simple effects of supply and demand, while some says it is due to Geopolitics. Hence, a lot of people are turning their heads to try to adapt with the predicament.   A lot of people now are exploring the Hybrid Technology. Automotive hybrid technology became widespread beginning in the late 1990s. The first mass-produced hybrid vehicle was the Toyota Prius, launched in Japan in 1997, and followed by the Honda Insight, launched in 1999 in the United States and Japan. A hybrid vehicle, just so you know, is one that uses two or more distinct types of power, such as submarines that use diesel when surfaced and batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids. Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries...

When we talk about a typical Filipino family, it always consists of parents with 4 kids and a Yaya. Some may not agree with us but, this is the reason why car manufacturers released AUV type of vehicles or simply put, the Asian Utility Vehicles. AUVs are marketed as cheap and simple transporter, not as rugged as a fully-committed SUV. The body design is close to that of the SUV’s but with smaller dimensions and simpler exterior design. If you’re in the market for a 7-seater vehicle, you may want to explore all three kinds, AUVs, SUVs and MPVs.  Hence, Toyota unveils one of their fair share of 7-seater vehicle, the all new Veloz. Toyota Veloz is classified as a Sub Compact Sports Utility Vehicle or Sub-Com SUV.  MPV stands for Multi-Purpose Vehicle. MPVs are sometimes called ‘people carriers’, too, which is perhaps a more accurate name. They have tall, box-like bodies designed to create as much interior space as possible and often have more seats than a comparable hatchback or ...

When Pandemic strikes, commuting around the Metro is such a pain in the, you know what I mean! As a result, a lot of “can afford” people tends to look beyond alternatives to report to work or to just visit a place to satisfy their cravings. Of course, one of the best alternative is to have your own car. Some we’re forced to purchase pre-owned, yet, some tend to buy brand new. Believe me, the feeling is quite greater purchasing brand new. If you are in the market for a new car and a typical Sedan is somehow common for you, you’ll probably have to consider a Sub Compact Sports Utility Vehicle or simply, Sub-Com SUV. A sports utility vehicle or SUV is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.  Hence, the Toyota Raize. The Raize is Toyota's entry-level 2-row subcompact SUV. The Japanese carmaker's new baby sports utility vehicle rides on an all-new DNGA platfor...

While the world is on a standstill due to CoViD Pandemic, Toyota announces the release of its All New Vios 1.5 GRS. GR-S, which stands for Gazoo Racing Sport, is a guarantee that a car was developed guided by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing which specializes in developing Toyota's lineup of products built with racing DNA. The Toyota Vios is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, primarily for markets in the Asia-Pacific region since 2002. The Vios name is currently only used in Philippines, China, Taiwan, and South East Asian regions. The "Vios" name is derived from the Latin word "vio", meaning "go or travel (forward)". Finally, March of 2021, price starts at PHP 1,020,000.00, the Toyota Vios 1.5 GR-S is now in the Philippines. Many car enthusiasts sees the Toyota as provider of basic automobile and wishes that the company will soon release a more flashier car model, a sports type sedan, if it is not much to ask. Well, here it is, specs as...

After more than a year, we're still at the Pandemic... Here in the Philippines, people are starting to accept that wearing facemask and faceshield, having an ample amount of rubbing alcohol and observing social distancing is the new "Normal". People are starting to adapt with the situation and yet, going to work, if so happen that you're unfortunate enough to work from home, you have to find an alternative from commuting to work. A lot are embracing the more environmental approach, riding a traditional Bicycle, and there are some, the can-afford some, decided to invest in a more fashionable manner, a brand new car. Car manufacturers like Mitsubishi, Toyota and Honda, to name a few, are on a race to provide a compact yet stylish variance of Sedan. The Mirage G4 of Mitsubishi, Wigo and Vios of Toyota and for this article, Honda will try to impress us with their brand new City Hatchback 1.5 RS. You have read it right folks, introducing the latest from Honda, The City Hat...

As the world faces one of the deadliest Pandemic in history, Japan proves that CoViD-19 should not hinder us trying to go on with our lives. They are fighting anyway they can and they are not letting this Pandemic to hold them to create something beautiful. One Japanese company, SkyDrive Incorporated, has announced the unveiling of their latest development on flying car, and they test drive it successfully. According to a Press Release, the company conducted the public demonstration last August 25, 2020. They've done the test drive at the Toyota Test field, one of the largest field in Japan and home to the car company's development base Meet SD-03, manned with a pilot and it circled the field for about four minutes. CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa stated that, "We are extremely excited to have achieved Japan's first ever manned flight.of a flying car in the two years since we founded SkyDrive... with the goal of commercializing such aircraft." "We want to realize a soc...

As time passes by, along with the development of both intelligence and raw materials available for us to exploit, technology develops as well. A lot of amazing innovations were featured only in the movies. One innovation in particular is cars that drive itself alone. Google is one company who researched and develops driverless cars. Then a lot of car manufacturers joined the race. One of which is Tesla Motors with their latest version and upgrade for their Model S. Let’s review our facts first about Tesla Motors. Tesla Motors is named after electrical engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla. The Tesla Roadster uses an AC motor descended directly from Tesla's original 1882 design. The Tesla Roadster, the company's first vehicle, is the first production automobile to use lithium-ion battery cells and the first production EV with a range greater than 200 miles (320 km) per charge. Between 2008 and March 2012, Tesla sold more than 2,250 Roadsters in 31 countries. Tesla stopped tak...

Each time we talk about cars, Farrari never failed to either makes us marvel or amuse us or drop our jaw everytime. As cars developed its looks overtime, the say, vintage looks have its unique appeal. Where can we find marvelous car with vintage looks? We can see all that at the auction of course. So, amidst of my curiosity, I’ve tried to find the most expensive car ever auctioned in history. While the demand for classic cars has dipped a bit so far this year, the clamor among collectors for vehicles with a pedigree has not. And for a car like this Ferrari, built by Enzo Ferrari to take on the world on the track, record prices were born to be broken. Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer based in Maranello. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 as Auto Avio Costruzioni, the company built its first car in 1940. However, the company's inception as an auto manufacturer is usually recognized in 1947 when the first Ferrari-badged car was completed. Ferrari...