Vans have always been part of the elite lifestyle, with V8-powered conversion vans once ruling the roost for celebrities and politicians alike. But that all changed when the Toyota Alphard rolled into town, offering super-smooth and relatively fuel-efficient powerplants, along with a road presence that was truly a class of its own. Just a month after the launch of the all-new Alphard, GAC Motor Philippines is getting into the game with its eye-catching M8. The Chinese carmaker announced in a Sep

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is set to launch another new vehicle soon, aside from the upcoming 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross. While the Japanese brand likes to keep its upcoming models quiet, now and then, a leak comes along revealing the automaker’s plans. A car spotter named Ef Labajo was able to take a picture of Toyota’s possible next model – the 2024 Toyota Alphard. AutoFun Philippines obtained permission to use his photo. The luxury minivan was spotted somewhere in the Southern Luzon region.

Bentley announced in a February 2023 press statement that it is stopping production of the hand-built W12 engine on April 2024. Bentley said it has produced over 100,000 motors since it was first introduced in 2003 in the Continental GT coupe. “The decision comes as part of Bentley’s acceleration towards a sustainable future through its Beyond100 strategy which will see the company’s entire model line fully electrified by the start of the next decade, reducing fleet average emissions to 0 g/km C

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

Can a typical man on the street afford a Toyota Alphard? Starting at Php 4,095,000, and you have to add about Php 15,000 if you like the pearl white color, the Alphard is priced like a suburban house for a typical middle-income family. This is not an insult to the man on the street though. This is a reality check. And reality says the Toyota Alphard's clientele can be on the affluent side. Or as those who live in Pasay would say, "in the POGO business." Regardless of the background, you have to

We work hard every day to buy the things that we need and to buy the things that we want. And for a vehicle that is priced at more than five million Philippine pesos, we are looking forward to being compensated with the amount of performance and functionalities it has. There are several factors to determine whether a person is satisfied with the quality of the car he acquired. Aside from the pleasing aesthetics, it also has to perform phenomenally and enough based on how it is marketed. Its feat