Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is 35 years old this August 2023. The country’s top automaker in terms of sales is celebrating this milestone in typically spectacular fashion, ranging from promos on its latest models to its two-day Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival at the Quirino Grandstand. We take a look at five of the Japanese company’s most iconic vehicles since 1988. But why not cars from before this year? The pre-Cory years First, a little history lesson. Older car enthusiasts will know that Toy

It is the last Sunday of June! This means we are about to cross the halfway mark of 2023 – how time flies! Indeed, even the Toyota Innova’s successor is now finally in the Philippines, now called the Zenix. The two models will be sold alongside each other, with the new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) promising a roomier and more refined driving experience. The new Toyota forms part of your top five favorite stories from April 19 to 23, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Old vs.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has set up an electrifying display at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall as part of its partnership with Sony Pictures for the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” A unique Hyundai Mobility Experience set up can be enjoyed by fans of the franchise and mallgoers from June 23 to 25. The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film features several future mobility concept EVs from the South Korean automaker. The movie showcases the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the flying versio

The Toyota Alphard has been a surprising hit in the Philippines, particularly at high-end casinos. It may be a minivan, but it offers a level of panache, refinement and interior space that would put even the biggest luxury sedans to shame. And for those who want an Alphard that truly cossets, there’s the Lexus LM. Toyota’s luxury brand will debut the next-generation LM at the 2023 Auto Shanghai on April 18 to 27, 2023. It will be unveiled before the launch of the all-new Alphard in Japan sometim

Everyone picks affordable yet worthy stuff in a world where earning money and paying bills is not easy. Maybe not for all, but for most of us who wake up to burden ourselves in return for cash. Aside from paying mortgages, rent, food, clothing, electricity, water, and all other needs, we wish to save up for at least an affordable car. A car that would be beneficial for us and will be an answer primarily to our transportation needs. But how do we gauge whether we are on the right track in picking

Much more impeccably stylish than your average-looking bear, er, workhorse, the Isuzu Traviz has more than good looks to offer but on a previous article which pitted the brawnier Traviz against the much compact but top-caliber hauler, Mitsubishi L-300, performance results were somewhat troubling for the former as it was being hailed as a light-duty truck destined for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) much like the latter, hence, the unlikely but amiable rivalry between these two indefat