The 9th-generation Toyota Hilux is not a radical evolution of the model. The simple drivetrain is essentially the same and sits on an updated version of the traditional ladder-frame IMV platform. The renowned heavy duty suspension was modified for a wider stance, and the exterior styling got modernized. However, the biggest changes were in the…
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) took center stage at the recent Wheeltek 50th Anniversary Exhibition with the launch of its new electric motorcycle, the TVS iQube. This futuristic-looking scooter goes up against 125cc gasoline-powered models in terms of size and performance. The iQube packs two 3.5kWh lithium-ion batteries that provide juice to the electric motor that produces 6.17hp (4.6kW) and 140Nm…
BMW Motorrad blew the lightweight adventure-bike segment wide open with the launch of the F450 GS. I eventually got to ride it on local roads, and it didn’t feel like a cheap copy of the German brand’s famed ADV—it felt like a proper GS. Nearly a year after it pulled the wraps off the baby GS, it appears…
We’ve gotten so used to seeing five-star safety ratings from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) that anything less seems to be subpar. In the case of the BYD Sealion 5, which recently got three stars, it’s even more apparent, especially since other models like the Shark 6, Sealion 6, and eMax 9 have all gotten…
The House of Representatives has officially approved the Department of Transportation’s proposed P300.96 billion budget for 2027. As with regular proceedings, the proposal will still need to pass through the Senate and the Office of the President before any funds are ratified. In case you missed it, the DOTr has been strongly advocating for a…
