Even though Isuzu has long been renowned for its exemplary durability and reliability, some have never tried one. This was the case for the MIMAROPA Transport Cooperative, which took the plunge by getting 15 Isuzu NLR77 Class 3 public-utility vehicles (PUV) to serve commuters in the 60-km route from Calapan City to Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announced in an October 2023 press statement that the cooperative officially received the modern PUVs at a ceremon

Hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming popular globally, with more automakers releasing all-new models. However, one glaring weakness of EVs is their charging times and driving range. These vehicles require more “downtime” to charge up and are currently limited by how far they can drive with their battery packs. Toyota wants to improve these vehicles by introducing solid-state batteries to its future lineup of electrified cars as early as 2027, along with other technologies that will en

It’s the second Sunday of May, and we finally have rain showers to balance out the searing heat. This usually results in flooding and bad roads, which are things that the star of this week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup can easily handle. Also, it's Mother's Day, so all the more reason to go out and celebrate. From May 8 to 14, 2023, everyone went crazy for the upcoming 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor. We take a look at what aspects of this wild pick-up truck tickled you all the most. Diesel onl

The Toyota Land Cruiser J70 series has been on the market for 39 years and has steadily received upgrades to keep it up-to-date and modern. While it officially exited other markets in 1990 when the new Land Cruiser J80 came along, other places such as Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand have kept the SUV alive and on sale. The last update to the J70 series Land Cruiser was in 2007 when it received the 1VD-FTV, a 4.5-liter turbodiesel V8 engine. The new engine gave the SUV 205 horsepower and

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R launch came with a plethora of information from Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) Not only did the automaker release information about two more vehicles entering the market soon, a hybrid and a non-hybrid model. It also talked about its expansion plans in the country. Also read: ₱3.88 million 2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 unveiled in the Philippines Expanding the brand During his speech during the Civic Type R launch, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. President Masahiko Naka

I am personally not a sedan user and not a sedan lover, but there are specific sedan models that have impressed me in the past years, and one of those is the Honda City RS. The City RS is an entry-level sedan that has been around for several years. Unlike some competitors, it has a stable goal beyond making noise because of its friendly price tag. Here are some points to note before making a purchase. Pros It has a promising exterior The all-new Honda City RS is not just a facelifted version of