Category: Toyota Corporate

The Honda Civic RS e:HEV gets the Prelude’s S+ Shift system in Japan

Posted on 05/05/2026 by in TopGear

Honda is adding a new variant to its hybrid Civic lineup in Japan. The new Civic RS e:HEV is set to launch in June, it’s only available in hatchback form, and gains a familiar feature—S+ Shift technology. You’ll probably know the S+ Shift system from its debut in the Prelude. With its inclusion in the hybrid…

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Segment 3B of the Cavitex-C5 Link Expressway will remain toll-free

Posted on 05/05/2026 by in TopGear

The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) has indefinitely postponed toll collection on the newest section of the Cavite-Manila Expressway (Cavitex). Regular fares were scheduled to take effect for Segment 3B on May 5, 2026, but the PRA rescinded this due to the ongoing fuel crisis and the active state of national energy emergency. Segment 3B, which boosts interconnectivity between…

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Jaecoo J5 EV spotted in DOE papers with three variants and new design

Posted on 05/05/2026 by in TopGear

Earlier this year at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, the self-charging Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hit the entry level HEV market. Now, based on DOE recognition papers, its fully electric counterpart may be coming up next. The Jaecoo J5 EV shows up three times on DOE’s list of recognized EVs, once for each trim: Standard, Max,…

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The VinFast VF MPV 7 debuts with 450km of range and a P1.239-M* price tag

Posted on 05/05/2026 by in TopGear

VinFast Philippines has expanded its lineup with the all-new VF MPV 7. As its name suggests, this fully electric offering is a multi-purpose vehicle, capable of seating seven passengers and accommodating up to 1,240 liters of cargo. Underneath the cabin lies a single electric motor powered by a 60.13kWh battery. This powerplant is rated for…

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