The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has just announced that it will hold its 60th Anniversary Expo this coming August 10 to 13, 2023, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, and admission will be free! Five years since MMPC organized a similar event, the 4-day exposition will feature car displays and daily performances and activities for families to enjoy. If you missed seeing the XFC Concept at Newport Mall last June, fret not, as the Japanese carmaker has said it will again be the star o

The all-new Toyota Innova is coming to the Philippines this year, along with its much-talked-about hybrid powertrain. AutoFun Philippines spoke to several Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) dealers, some of which are now accepting a refundable ₱30,000 reservation deposit for the upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The deposit will be deducted from the car's final price, which has not yet been announced. The dealers said the all-new Innova is expected to launch in the Philippines by July 2023 and w

Hyundai Motor Philippines has formally pledged to extend its Aftersales support to the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its existing fleet of “Hyundai Patrol Cars.” This pledge of support comes after a signing ceremony at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame and covers two years from the official signing date. The fleet comprises 81 Hyundai Grand Starex units and 49 Hyundai Elantra units that the Republic of Korea turned over through the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Mitsubishi's obsession with retaining the L300 brand every year is akin to Filipinos' obsession with Voltes V. It's long-standing, occasionally feel-good, sometimes head-scratching, and full of nostalgia. Most local folks feel the same about the Japanese diamond star nameplate. However, the spartan sturdiness of the all-purpose hauler made it a hit (especially in the provinces), so why mess around with a swinging act? The L300 platform can be configured depending on business needs. A ladder fram

Back in March 2018, Mitsubishi has launched a small multi-purpose vehicle – the Mitsubishi Xpander, replacing the Mitsubishi Adventure. Since its release, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained massive popularity in the Philippines. This 7-seater MUV has the ideal size for family use and out-of-town travel. Variants The Xpander 2022 has four variants available in the Philippine automotive market. The entry-level 1.5L GLX M/T is priced at Php1,008,000, while the 1.5L Black Series A/T is at Php1,138,00