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

The 2023 Toyota Alphard is set to launch in Japan very soon; while the Japanese automaker has been quiet about the MPV’s details, leaked images have appeared online through a Japanese social media site giving us a sneak peek of what to expect. The new images showcase the Toyota Alphard and its sibling, the Toyota Vellfire, in what appears to be a factory or storage facility. These were spotted by our friends from Wapcar, who were able to give us access to these images. Also read: Scoop: Not rend

In February 2023, rendered images of the next-generation Toyota Alphard (Specs | News) were posted online, showcasing a minivan with more futuristic styling and power. Reports also indicated that this new TNGA-based Alphard would launch as early as May 2023. However, more information has come up with actual photos available for the vehicle. Leaked footage from what appears to be a Toyota staff meeting in China has revealed images of the vehicle, albeit just for its rear and interior. And yes, it

It is Sunday once more, so we’re back with another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and many of you will likely have some fun dates with and/or great gifts for a special someone (sanaol talaga). For those who want to take their mind off February 14, 2023 (which we single people call Tuesday), here are five of your favorite stories from February 6 to 11, 2023. Tasty EV treat? We start off with something sweet (unlike my love life). AutoF

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

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Alphard is a monstrosity, in a good, alpha way. It has all the things you need to make travel comfortable and with class. Its luxury is defined not only by the number of chrome parts attached to its grille and body, or the vagrant disregard to the rising prices of gasoline through its 3.5L gasoline engine, but also through the space one has in the passenger cabin while cruising on in a road trip. There still are some points to nitpick. Here they are. Analog Das