Wednesday, 12 June 2013 10:05
EU-spec all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla will more likely hit the PH (w/ video)
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Corporation
After its American debut, the all-new 2014 Corolla finds its way on the other side of the globe to make it's grand reveal in Europe. But instead of a repeat performance, Toyota's latest four-door compact sedan has put on a brand new show.
Technically, the European-spec Corolla is mechanically identical to its American brother. In fact, they're practically the same from windscreen to windscreen and just about in all dimensions. The only differences lies in some cosmetic changes done aesthetically to suit their taste, the most obvious of which is the new front end.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013 09:28
11th gen all-new Toyota Corolla makes first appearance in the US
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Corporation
According to Toyota, the Corolla is currently the world's best-selling model with nearly 40 million units sold since 1966. So 10 generations and 47 years later, is there anything left undone for this four-door compact sedan? 'Yes' said Toyota who claims that this 11th generation all-new model “the most surprising and capable Corolla yet.”
During its development, Toyota's designers and engineered listened carefully to what their customers wanted. And from the way the all-new Corolla turned out, I'm guessing that they told Toyota that their older cars were boring. Yes, I said it and I know that you know it's true. But that's no longer the case with this all-new model.
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Thursday, 06 June 2013 07:58
Toyota PH asks “Are you ready to start the fun?” by previewing all-new Vios
It was only three days ago when we published the full range and price list of the upcoming all-new Vios. And now, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) told us that they're giving a sneak-preview of their latest four-door subcompact this June 2013.
Yes, that's right. From June 5 to 23, 2013, you can catch a glimpse of the much-awaited all-new Toyota Vios in select Toyota dealerships in Manila in Luzon; a month before its official launch.
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Monday, 03 June 2013 09:44
Toyota PH to launch all-new Vios in July; Prices start at P592,000
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Thailand Co. Ltd.
This is it. The all-new Vios is almost here. How close? Real close. Several sources within Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) have hinted that their dealers have begun pre-selling the four-door subcompact as early as the weekend. So we wasted no time and jumped to the nearest Toyota dealership to confirm the news. True enough, their sales executives spilled the beans and told us everything they knew about the upcoming third-generation Toyota Vios, even details about its launch date.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:05
Toyota PH's Q1 2013 sales up by 33%; Bags 41.3% of the market share
What does one do when they're already the No. 1 car manufacturer in the Philippines? Extend your lead by a country mile of course. And that's exactly what Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has been doing for the first four months of 2013.
TMP just reported a 33% increase in sales for Q1 of 2013, compared to the same period last year. If you punch in the numbers, they've sold 23,395 Toyotas from January to April and earns them 41.3% of the market share according to the latest report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI). That roughly means that for every five cars sold in the Philippines, two of those are Toyotas.
TMP just reported a 33% increase in sales for Q1 of 2013, compared to the same period last year. If you punch in the numbers, they've sold 23,395 Toyotas from January to April and earns them 41.3% of the market share according to the latest report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI). That roughly means that for every five cars sold in the Philippines, two of those are Toyotas.
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Friday, 10 May 2013 10:50
Vaseline wants you to Be The Man and win Toyota 86
For those of you who have been out of touch, Vaseline nowadays makes more than just petroleum jelly that people use to lubricate their *ahem* unmentionables. Believe it or not, they also have skin care products for men such as facial washes and moisturizers. Yes, men need to feel clean and beautiful too. But if you disagree, then maybe this will change your mind.
Vaseline just launched the “Be The Man, Win the Car” promo. Simply put, you can win a brand new car by buying (and hopefully using) any of Vaseline's skin care products for men. And they're not raffling off just any other car like a Mitsubishi Mirage or Ford Fiesta. No! No! No! These guys want you to “Be The Man” when you drive home your very own Toyota 86 - a car we at Kotse.com consider as the latest quintessential rear-wheel-drive two-door sports car. Of course, there can only be one “Man” and thus, they're only giving away one Toyota 86.
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Thursday, 09 May 2013 10:21
Point and Shoot | 2012 Toyota 86 TRD AT
Words by Ferman Lao | Photos by Christopher Kho
In 2012, we got the opportunity to field test one of the latest quintessential sports car, the Toyota 86.
It bears one of the most attractive modern interpretations of the classic sports car silhouette - a svelte low hood and roof line, steeply-raked windscreen, two doors, two seats (we don't consider the rear vestigial seats to be real), and a sweeping short rear end. Its character lines show the level of attention to detail that the designers put into the 86. One such example are the indents on the hood that wrap around the Toyota emblem and flow all the way to the roof. Not only does it look good, but also have an aerodynamic function. This is an indication that the engineers have been given free reign too.
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 09:36
Toyota Motorsport GmbH builds race-ready GT86 CS-V3
Words by Ferman Lao | Photos courtesy of Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG)
In case you haven't noticed, it's an open secret that the Toyota 86 was made for far greater things than just being a fun little sports coupe. It's not just for someone suffering from a midlife crisis or some yuppie who think that he's got it made. No sir! The Toyota 86 is so much more than that. Its mission in life is to remind all of us that we drive not just to get from point A to point B. Instead, driving is a skill that needs to be nurtured and the drive should be as much fun as the destination itself.
With that in mind, Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) created a “cost-effective” motorsport version of the 86. After an auspicious development period, wherein it finished 1st in its class at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, the car dubbed the TMG GT86 CS-V3 is now available on sale as an entry-level race car that offers low maintenance and running costs at a price that won't break the bank - €38,500 excluding tax to be exact or P2.071 million. This makes it the perfect choice for anyone who wants to get into motorsports.
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Friday, 12 April 2013 10:45
Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda entangled in a massive Global Airbag Recall too
Words by Christopher Kho
Just yesterday, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) issued a voluntary safety recall of some 9,743 units of 2001 - 2002 Civics and CR-Vs due to a faulty passenger side airbag. This was part of Honda's global campaign that involves more than 1.1 million vehicles world wide. Well, from the looks of it, they're not the only one with this problem because fellow Japanese giants Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda are also dealing with the same problem too.
You see, these four have been souring their airbag inflators from Takata - the world's second largest supplier of airbags and seatbelts. But due to a manufacturing defect, the airbags Takata supplied may not inflate correctly and cause injury. So technically, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, or Honda are not at fault as some others would perceive.
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Wednesday, 27 March 2013 08:54
Toyota unwraps the all-new 2013 Vios in Bangkok (w/ video)
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Thailand Co. Ltd.
Remember that pudgy kid back in high school? The smart straight-A student who always had a smile on his face and was everybody's friend, including the entire faculty. He was never quite popular with the girls though, that is, until college came along. It's as if he went through a complete makeover overnight. Now a lot slimmer, dressed sharper, and well-groomed, he's the nice guy everyone wants to be friends with in the university - all of which the all-new 2013 Toyota Vios wants to be when it made its world debut at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
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