Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has made it easier for hardworking Filipino seafarers to get their hands on a brand-new car with its latest business alliance. The Japanese automaker has partnered with MarCoPay Inc., where both parties will match their services to strongly encourage loan approvals and vehicle purchases for Filipino seafarers to improve their living standards. Aside from this, both brands will collaborate to create more exclusive promotions and services that can o

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has partnered with logistics provider Lalamove through its auto brand, Lalamove Automotive. The carmaker said in a June 2023 press statement that the partnership began with the introduction of the Toyota Lite Ace commercial vehicle as one of the models that can be purchased through Lalamove Automotive’s Vehicle Ownership Program. Interested operators can use the unique program through the brand’s Toyota Taytay, Rizal (TTR) dealership and utilize the Japanese automa

Toyota Motor Corp is testing out liquid hydrogen as an alternative fuel source for its next generation of vehicles. The Japanese automaker entered a race car powered by liquid hydrogen into a 24-hour endurance race in central Japan to test its new technology. It was also the first liquid hydrogen vehicle to participate in an official race anywhere in the world. Toyota thinks hydrogen will be a better alternative to fossil fuels amid tightening environmental regulations as hydrogen does not emit

Geely has officially started producing its new 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid gasoline engine that boasts 44.26% thermal efficiency. Thermal efficiency is the energy an engine can extract from its fuel source. A regular internal combustion engine (ICE) has about 20% to 30% thermal efficiency, though some automakers such as Hyundai, Toyota, and GAC motors have registered higher figures well into the 40% range. For comparison, a current Formula 1 power unit registers 52% efficiency while a battery el

A lot of you went crazy when we first reported on the uncamouflaged five-door version of the popular Suzuki Jimny sport-utility vehicle (SUV). Well, you better brace yourselves for this one – the Jimny five-door is coming to the Philippines as early as June 2023. This is according to a source with intimate knowledge of the matter, but spoke to AutoFun Philippines under the condition of strict anonymity for lack of authority to speak about it. The five-door Jimny officially debuted at the 2023 Au

The small SUV hype keeps on growing in popularity. And for Hyundai to stay competitive with the trend, the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company has updated its 2022 version of the Hyundai Kona. But are the changes enough to impress more than its competitors? Hyundai Kona 2022 has been updated from its exterior to performance. One of the things to look forward to this year is the facelifted beauty of the Kona. The updated design of the radiator grille, front and rear bumpers