The weather seems to have improved this week! All that smog seems to have lessened considerably, while the occasional rain showers help keep things cool in the day or night. This week in motoring seems to have replicated that pleasant climate, with exciting new-car launches and even a rumored new Toyota in the works. Here are your five favorite stories from Oct. 2 to 8, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Toyota Land what? The Toyota Land Cruiser is a name that is a

PGA Cars may be renowned for high-performance brands like Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley, but it also has a bevy of luxurious battery-electric vehicles (EV). And out of the 300 or so EVs that the company has sold in the last two years, over 200 are from Audi’s e-tron range. It has even reached the point that Audi’s EV models are outselling its internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars. “Some of our clients are more into the conservation of the environment, so they're more into sustainability,” sai

Sunlight, finally! I never thought that I’d actually miss getting hot and sweaty from the searing heat. But I suppose that over a week of stormy weather (and alarming floods) makes the heart grow fonder of the Sun. But the maelstroms don’t seem to have dampened your desire for the latest crossovers, which were among our five hottest stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Bring on the XForce(?) The dramatic-looking Mitsubishi XFC Concept always se

Get ready for an electrifying experience as Lexus brings a curated selection of thrilling lifestyle activities and test drives to the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). This exciting event will showcase the entire Lexus Electrified lineup, along with a range of engaging activities that perfectly complement the luxurious Lexus lifestyle. Each booth within the Lexus Electrified Roadshow has been carefully designed to embody 'omotenashi' — Lexus' Japanese hospitality — offering visitors, guests,

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

We work hard every day to buy the things that we need and to buy the things that we want. And for a vehicle that is priced at more than five million Philippine pesos, we are looking forward to being compensated with the amount of performance and functionalities it has. There are several factors to determine whether a person is satisfied with the quality of the car he acquired. Aside from the pleasing aesthetics, it also has to perform phenomenally and enough based on how it is marketed. Its feat