Tuesday, 27 November 2012 06:38
Toyota Motor Philippines donates P2 million to Gawad Kalinga
The 15th Toyota Classics that was staged last November 13, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) was undoubtedly a sellout. The one-night special performance, which featured the world-renowned Vienna Chamber Orchestra and multi-awarded guitarist Soichi Muraji amongst others, generated a total of P1 million in ticket sales. But the country's biggest automotive manufacturer, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), isn't keeping the revenues for themselves as they donate the entire amount to the Toyota-City of Santa Rosa Gawad Kalinga Village Project. Not only that, TMP announced that they will add another P1 million to make their total donation to P2 million.
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Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:12
Toyota's October sales shows why they're #1 in the Philippines
We all should know by now that Toyota is the biggest car brand in the Philippines. Just look at any street or parking lot, and tell us if it isn't obvious. And last October 2012, they reminded us yet again how unreachable they are.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recorded a new high score last month with sales reaching 6,946 units. That's exactly 688 more than what they sold in their previous best in July, and is now the highest any manufacturer ever achieved in a single month in the country. We're pretty sure that the Toyota Caravan held last October contributed a lot to this success.
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Monday, 29 October 2012 07:50
Operator Special | 2012 Toyota 86 MT
Words by Ferman Lao | Photos by Christopher Kho
“What the--? That's all?” I couldn't seriously believe what I was experiencing when I first took the wheel of the new Toyota 86. Surely, the hesitation I felt when I hammered it down in second gear with the engine humming at 2,500 rpm could not be right. It felt a tad slow and unresponsive, while that cacophonous hum coming from up front was rather overwhelming.
“Many people who will buy this car are going to be disappointed. It's not that fast.” was the next set of thoughts that emerged from my disbelieving mind. Clearly, a collaboration of the two of the world's most respected automotive brand can't be this. Or can it?
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Sportscar
Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:12
Toyota Motor Philippines captures 45% of the market share in September
The country's largest automotive manufacturer has just gotten bigger. Based on the latest CAMPI (Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc.) report, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) registered a total sales figure of 5,786 units last September. That's a 22% growth compared to the 4,725 units sold in August and earns them 45% of the total market share in the Philippines.
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Friday, 12 October 2012 15:09
*UPDATE* Toyota Motor Philippines recalls 22,000 vehicles over a faulty Power Window Switch
*UPDATE*
TMP added to their original statement that the 3.5Q variant of the Camry is not affected by the recall. Also, if you have been experiencing any of the symptoms described, Toyota is now advising affected vehicle owners to contact their nearest Toyota dealer to schedule an appointment.
For more information, please contact the TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER (CAC) at (02) 819-2912 or email
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has issued a voluntary recall of 22,000 units sold between 2006 and 2010 over a faulty Power Window Master Switch last Wednesday, October 10, 2012. This is part of a global campaign that affects 7.43 million vehicles worldwide to fix power window switches that may get stuck, produce smoke, and potentially cause a fire. Affecting more than a dozen models globally, the local recall covers the Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Vios, and Yaris. There has, however, been no reports of major injuries from the problem.
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Wednesday, 10 October 2012 09:48
Toyota's new Vios 1.3J Limited takes basic to the next level
Words by Jose Carlo R. Sapera | Photos by Christopher Kho
The Vios 1.3J is one of the most affordable models currently offered by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP). It might not have those fancy features or extra bling the other Vios variants has, but it has continuously met buyer’s standards, especially when it comes to fuel economy. Within the model's five-year life cycle, the entry-level Vios has received several upgrades such as power windows and power door locks to make life more convenient. But as it now nears the end of its term, TMP came up with a kitted special edition called the Vios 1.3J Limited to give it one last hurrah.
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Wednesday, 03 October 2012 07:26
The 15th Toyota Classics plays on November 13 at the CCP
For the past two decades, the Toyota Classics have allured Asia's love for music. And on its 15th visit to the Philippines, Toyota returns with an exclusive cultural experience for classical music partisans in a special one-night performance.
Playing live on November 13, 2012 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the 15th Toyota Classics invites you to see and hear the remarkable performance of one of the most respected ensembles in Europe, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra (VCO).
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 13:54
Buying a new car? Why not Toyota? The Toyota Caravan is back in town this October!
Once again, it's the perfect time of the year to buy a Toyota. The Toyota Caravan is finally back in town from October 5 to 12, 2012 at the 34th St. corner 9th Avenue (Beside Mercato, near the Lexus Manila showroom) of the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. And this time around, they're offering as much as P280,000 in discounts when you buy a Toyota vehicle at the show.
Just by showing up at the Toyota Caravan, all visitors get an instant P5,000 discount. Then, when you go for a test drive, they'll give you an additional discount of up to P100,000. Not bad. Not bad at all.
But that's not all to it! Trade-in your old vehicle and get a chance to win an additional P50,000 discount. Plus, current Toyota vehicle owners can win a whopping P100,000 discount in the daily reservation raffle! Still want more? Great!
Just by putting a reservation on a Toyota vehicle at the Toyota Caravan, you get more raffle coupons to win one of five Vios or five Innovas in the Toyota Best Sellers raffle promo.
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Contest and Promos
Wednesday, 19 September 2012 08:13
Toyota's Fortuner and Hilux VNT now available: More power, more toys, and more pricey
Words by Christopher Kho and Charlie Cruz | Photos by author
Adding new bumpers, lights, and rims isn’t enough to merit a six-year-old SUV and pickup a second-look; they would need more power, more toys, and more fun. At last, a year after Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched the new 2012 Fortuner and Hilux, they have received the message that the pair needed more than just a cosmetic upgrade. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you the new and improved Toyota Fortuner and Hilux.
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Newly Launched
Tuesday, 18 September 2012 08:02
Second take: Toyota's Vios 1.5G TRD Sportivo finally makes it into showrooms
Words by Jose Carlo R. Sapera | Photos by Christopher Kho
Some might still recall when two years ago, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) put together a special one-off Vios that was packed with parts from TRD. It came stuffed with wrap-around bodykits, sport dampers, and an exclusive badge that read “TRD Sportivo.” Though it was not sold as a complete package, you can still buy the parts at your local Toyota dealership piece by piece. Only problem is, it'll set you back in the region of P200,000, on top of the tag price of a brand-new Vios.
Well, TMP is now sharing its blessings to all us by making the new revamped Vios 1.5G TRD Sportivo available in showrooms nationwide, at a price we can now realisticly afford.
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