Turbodiesel sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) like Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Toyota Fortuner may rule Philippine roads, but this country will always have a soft spot for American iron. Since the late-1990s, V8-powered Leviathans like the Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Suburban have maintained a small yet commanding presence in our streets, guzzling unleaded like there was no tomorrow. But Ford decided to shoehorn a turbocharged V6 into the Expedition to accommodate the demand for better fu

When we reported on Toyota’s supposed plan to revive the MR-S sports car, you folks couldn’t get enough of it. Whether it was the baby-Lamborghini Huracan looks rendered by Japanese publication BestCarWeb or the promise of yet another 21st-century Toyota sports car, the idea of a nippy, mid-engine two-door clearly captured your imagination. Throughout our racing careers, both AutoFun Philippines content head Mikko David and I have been able to take the Toyota MR-S convertible to its limits on th

What seemed like a mundane press statement from Mazda’s press office turned out to have a little white gem. In a November 2022 update on the Japanese carmaker’s management plans until 2030, there were photos of a swoopy and sleek coupe called the “Vision Study Model.” From its thin headlights to its curvaceous wheel arches, the concept car looks like a futuristic MX-5 or a potential RX-7 successor. Although Mazda made absolutely no mention of the Vision Study Model in its press statement, it mig

Rare and riveting is the roadster constructed for those that revere Mazda's two-seater performance runner. This is what transpired at Mazda's presentation during the opening day of the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Mazda released a limited edition variant of the MX-5 sports car, to commemorate the 25th year of the Miata/MX-5 worshippers known as Miata Club Philippines (MCP). Priced at Php 2.3 million (six-speed automatic transmission) and Php 2.25 million (six-speed manual tra

Luxury and performance are always a pair with Nissan’s premium SUV Patrol Royale - an upgraded eight-seater vehicle that is often used by upstate people and performance-after individuals. As the Japanese manufacturer unveiled its 2022 version, it caught the attention of potential SUV buyers in the local market. But before heading to the nearest Nissan dealership, get familiarized with what the 2022 Patrol Royale has to offer. 2022 Nissan Patrol Prices and Colors The 2022 Nissan Patrol Royale is

Nissan Patrol has always been on top of its game in being the best in several factors in its category. There's no need to elaborate to someone who knows vehicles how Nissan Patrol is great and superior in every way. As Nissan unveils its 2022 Nissan Patrol Royale in the country, the whole automotive industry is keeping an eye to know its pros and cons this year. Pros The exterior profile is bold and premium The exterior profile of the Nissan Patrol has always been premium-looking over other SUV