The weather has been quite nice for the last week – some days are not too hot and not too rainy. With climate change in full swing, would things be the same next year? Only time will tell. But what hasn’t changed is your fondness for the latest models to debut here and abroad. Here are your top five favorite stories from Aug. 14 to 18, 2023, in this edition of AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Tamaraw reborn? Many of you were excited when we revealed on March 2023 that the Toyota Tamaraw wou

Kia looks to be updating the 2024 Kia Carnival as a test unit has been spotted by Korean automotive website Autospy. Their spyshots reveal a more SUV-like styling that will look similar to the fully electric Kia EV9 that was launched on March 2023. The new Carnival also appears to have a new set of headlights in a vertical orientation, versus the horizontal ones found in the current model. The spyshots also reveal that the taillights have been updated, along with its wheels, which have become mo

The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross made quite a splash during its launch on January 2023. And there’s really a lot to look forward to as it promises to be better than the previous model. For starters, a lot of exterior changes have been made to the updated model, making it look more like a sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But what’s surprising here is the fact that several components were adopted from the larger Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUV. Cabin styling traits Let’s begin with the interior of the 2

Every car varies and has strengths that make them differ from each other. Each car stands out differently compared to competitors. That is why people end up with different car models because people have different needs and taste too. A rich man wouldn't settle for an entry-level hatchback if he has the means to get himself what he wants. Car manufacturers develop and release cars in classification because different people look for different features and traits in a car. There are entry-level veh

(Images from Ford PH) There was a time when friends and family would ask me why I bought a Ford. They say, "mahal ang maintenance niyan" (maintaining your Ford will be expensive), or "mahirap humanap ng piyesa" (parts are hard to come by). There were moments when I needed to convince myself why I bought a Ford, as I binge watch Ford vs. Ferrari, looking at that Ford badge on the steering wheel. Maybe they got into my head. Maybe. Maybe? C'mon I sold that Ford. But now, if it had happened now, an

A paragon of durability and uncompromising performance, the Toyota Hilux is the only pickup truck offered by Toyota in the country that had savored phenomenal sales every successive year. Proof of fact just last year (2021), according to one reputable US-based motoring review, Toyota has shifted a jaw-dropping 47,480 Hilux units in Europe alone. Enough horsepower that would cause quite a stir in the foreign car market scene. Meanwhile, Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has made progressive updates