When you’re the number-one automaker in the Philippines and you’re celebrating your 35th anniversary, nothing less than the best will do. In the case of Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), it’s kicking off over three decades of local operations with the Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival, which will be held on Aug. 23 to 24, 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. GAZOO Racing (GR) is the Japanese automaker’s motorsports division, producing not only championship-winning racing cars, but also high-perfor

Another point for Tesla! Nissan US has become the first Japanese automaker that lets you charge with Tesla's proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug type. Nissan's adoption of the Tesla EV plug standard now allows customers looking for charging stations to have an easier time, as it will enable them to gain access to the American EV-maker's wide network of supercharging stations. The agreement between Tesla and Nissan sees that from 2024, NACS charging adapters will be fitted to

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is finally set to debut in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. Since its showing, fans of the hardcore truck have been pining to get their hands on the newest generation that’s been a hit ever since its introduction. Although it has been confirmed that we will get the 2.0-liter bi-turbodiesel engine, there is word yet if Ford Philippines will also release the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 gasoline variant. But one thing that’s certain is that Ford has upgraded it in all aspect

Even amid the sport-utility vehicle craze, the hatchback remains a popular choice for buyers across the world. Unlike a traditional four-door sedan, a hatch has three or five doors with the cargo area integrated into the cabin. If you own a small business and use the family car for work on the side, a hatchback is unbelievably practical because passenger space and cargo space can easily be swapped around, without resorting to buying a huge van. My family has a fleet of vehicles that are exclusiv

When we reported on Toyota’s supposed plan to revive the MR-S sports car, you folks couldn’t get enough of it. Whether it was the baby-Lamborghini Huracan looks rendered by Japanese publication BestCarWeb or the promise of yet another 21st-century Toyota sports car, the idea of a nippy, mid-engine two-door clearly captured your imagination. Throughout our racing careers, both AutoFun Philippines content head Mikko David and I have been able to take the Toyota MR-S convertible to its limits on th

I love going to different places. I love having deep thoughts while on a long drive. I love bringing my family to fun places. I love how efficient it is to have a car instead of taking a public commute. I love having an adventure outside the city. But I can't do all those things thinking that the fuel prices nowadays keep on spiking, especially since it takes getting out of the city to maximize fun. That is why I am doing some rethinking on getting myself a Jeep Gladiator. That pickup truck has