Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is offering something special for October 2023 as the Japanese automaker presents its "Double Your Drive Raffle Promo." It's twice the excitement as you get the chance to bring home another new Toyota in addition to the one you purchase until Oct. 31, 2023. TMP is giving away five brand-new cars, which include one Vios XLE CVT, one Corolla Altis GR-S, one Corolla Altis G and two Wigo G AT. The mechanics of the raffle are simple: you will be eligible to receive one

I had to check my calendar while writing this Spec Showdown. That’s because it’s a battle between the all-new Nissan Z and the Toyota GR Supra. I just had to make sure that it wasn’t the 1990s all over again (or else, my laptop should be running on Windows 98)! Indeed, the Z and the Supra have been at it for decades. And with rear-wheel-drive Japanese sports coupes becoming in vogue again, it’s no surprise that the latest iterations of these iconic nameplates get stout powertrains and eye-catchi

If you’re among the buyers who missed out on the first batch of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, there’s some good news ahead. “Considering the global demand, HCPI has plans of bringing in the second batch in the second quarter of this year,” Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) vice president Louie Soriano told AutoFun Philippines. “Detailed timing and volume will be announced later,” he added. HCPI originally brought in 40 units of the Type R that had been launched on January 2023. All 39 were sold

Toyota is keeping ahead of the curve in predicting future classic vehicles as it has announced a factory restoration program for the first-generation Toyota 86. The Japanese brand has dubbed this program the “86 Re: PROJECT,” which covers models sold from 2012 to 2021. While this isn’t like what other brands such as Nissan and Mazda have done with their respective out-of-production sports cars, the 86 program is more of a tune-up for the Japanese market to keep fans of the nameplate happy. It is

Since the launch of the Honda Civic Type R FL5 last week, interest in the Japanese hot hatch has skyrocketed. During the brand's media Thanksgiving event, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. executives claimed that only 40 units of the Civic Type R were initially brought in, and 39 of these will be sold to the public through its dealers. Some new owners have already posted their latest acquisitions on social media, proud to be the first to own a certified everyday sports car. With so few units availabl

Lexus Manila, the official importer and distributor of Toyota's luxury brand in the Philippines, has introduced a new variant to its ES lineup. The company said in a press statement that it has brought in the ES 300h Luxury variant, which slots above the ES 300h Executive. The range-topper remains to be the ES 350 Premier. The ES 300h Luxury adds to the Executive model by offering: 18-inch alloy wheels Rain-sensing wipers A 10-way, power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function An 8-way, po