GAC Motor Philippines is expanding its presence by opening a new dealership in Cainta Rizal. The opening of the new facility took the esteemed presence of top executives from the GAC Management Group (China), its local distributor Astara Philippines, and the Gateway Group. Astara Philippines Managing Director Raoul Picello, who was at the event, thanked the Gateway Group for their support, investment, and belief in the GAC brand. “It's through a partnership like ours that we can achieve great th

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may be the undisputed automotive sales leader in the country, but it isn’t resting on its laurels. The company announced in a September 2023 press statement that it has officially opened Toyota Ormoc, Leyte, located in Barangay San Pablo, Simangan. It serves as the Japanese carmaker’s 73rd dealership in the Philippines. With a total lot area of 15,000 square meters, the new dealer is also the largest under the Toyota Tacloban group. Its spacious showroom can displa

And just like that, it’s the first week of April! As the Holy Week long weekend approaches, many of you are already finalizing your travel plans. Make sure that you and your car are in tip-top shape for a trouble-free journey. And because it’s Sunday, it’s time for another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! From last week’s focus on big sport-utility vehicles, this week is pretty much all about the beloved crossover. Here are our top five stories from March 27 to April 2, 2023.

The current generation of the Toyota Alphard is getting long in the tooth as it has been on the market for about eight years. Its age marks the model as a prime candidate for a replacement. Our colleagues at Wapcar Malaysia reported that a new generation of the Toyota minivan might be coming as soon as May 2023, with renders popping up claiming to be close to the production version. While we take this information with a grain of salt as these are just renders, they give us a general idea of what

The 2023 Toyota Innova is one of the most-awaited multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the Philippines. Debuting in Indonesia on November 2022, one of the headlines for the newest iteration of Toyota’s popular MPV is the dropping of the venerable 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine in favor of a hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no word yet on when the all-new Innova will arrive in the Philippines, it will face another large seven-seater with a mild-hybrid powerplant – the Geely Okavango. For this electr

You may probably have owned, ridden, or seen an Innova, as this multi-purpose vehicle from Toyota is the most popular in its class. It has been a go-to choice for Filipino families looking for a spacious car, and a choice for business services. Not only that the Toyota Innova offers generous space at an affordable price, but also has several attributes to its totality. Choosing the perfect car lies on several considerations. Maybe you are looking for an affordable car or a spacious vehicle to ac