Toyota Motor Company chair Akio Toyoda is perhaps one of the most charismatic automotive executives in recent memory. The 67-year-old scion of company founder Kiichiro Toyoda impressed Filipinos with his immense driving talent during the Toyota GAZOO Racing (GR) Festival on August 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand. A keen racer (using the name "Morizo"), Toyoda was also a development driver for Toyota’s high-performance vehicles like the Toyota GR Yaris. But in a recent video posted on X (formerly

Disclosure: The Covenant Car Company, Inc., which is the official importer and distributor of MG in the Philippines, lent us a 2023 MG GT Sport for 7 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and RFID load. I must make a confession – I have never liked condiments. I don’t eat mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce and even gravy. Although many of you may feel light-headed at the thought of having a “plain” cheeseburger, I di

In late November of 2022, Honda introduced a new 5-seater crossover that would go up against the Kia Stonic and the Toyota Raize in the form of the 2023 Honda WR-V. The Japanese automaker has announced that it will bring the new model to Thailand with a launch date set for March 10, 2023. The move to launch the vehicle in the land of smiles could indicate that it is coming to the Philippines could be a possibility. The new vehicle brings SUV styling similar to what you see on the Honda BR-V (Spe

Years back, the Honda Jazz was one of the most popular hatchbacks because of its interior versatility and fuel efficiency. But all things eventually come to an end. Fast forward to today, at this time when sedans and hatchbacks are not as popular as before, there are still car buyers who prefer hatchbacks. But since the Honda Jazz is no longer available, hatchback lovers see the Honda City RS Hatchback as the perfect alternative. It has the looks, the stamina, and the modernity. But there's one

Would you go for a radically new car or stick with a tried and tested one? The Philippine market has been enamored with the proven Toyota Vios, and we have seen that for the last two decades. And it is not just because of its affordability, but also because of the brand's solid reputation. But how about you? What's your take? Would you go for the tried and tested like the Toyota Vios? Or would you venture with the radically new Honda City? Which is more promising on the road, and which will stan

Car maintenance is probably one of the things we dread. We think long hours in the casa or talyer. We think standing up to watch the mechanics do their thing or simply lay back and wait to be surprised as to what your car is ailing from. The rule of thumb is, always get preventive maintenance, as this would help you rule out things that may fail and leave you stranded on the road. As usual, this is also something we dread – the long queues and waiting, but of course we are not pilots nor race ca