The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

Toyota is still a dominant force in the international market. According to a global sales research report by JATO Dynamics, five of the Japanese brand's vehicles were in the top 10 best-selling cars in 2022. The Toyota RAV4 scored the top spot with over a million sales recorded, with 43 percent coming from the United States and Canada. The RAV4 was followed closely behind by the Toyota Corolla sedan, the Toyota Camry, the Toyota Hilux, and the Toyota Corolla Cross, which were all in the Top 10.

Hybrid vehicles have slowly begun to become popular in the Philippine market. Automakers are increasingly releasing these kinds of cars, hoping to capitalize on the growing demand. Recent additions to the Philippine market include the likes of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval H6 and the Haval Jolion. Meanwhile, the likes of the Geely Okavango and the recently launched Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid are classified as "mild" hybrid vehicles. But just how do mild hybrids work? Wh

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc (HMPH) has more than one reason to celebrate as it opens Hyundai Makati, its newest dealership, to join its growing network. The new dealership is situated in the automotive strip of Chino Roces Avenue Extension, a few meters away from EDSA and within the city’s Central Business District. The facility has a showroom spanning 280 sq m, accommodating up to five vehicle displays. On top of that, the dealership also has a service area of 1,167 sq m with six work bays fo

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric's specifications have been revealed for the US market as the crossover now gets sharper looks, a roomier interior, and more range. The 2024 version of the crossover EV is now bigger in all dimensions compared to the outgoing model. The new version is now 6.9 inches longer, extending its wheelbase by 2.4 inches. However, this increase in size also lets it gain more space inside as its passenger and cargo space has increased. New Interior On the inside of the 2024 Hy

Disclaimer: Toyota Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2022 Toyota Corolla Altis V Hybrid for five days, filled with fuel and RFID cards with enough load for seemingly endless out-of-town trips. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. Teaching doesn’t just require you to have full knowledge of a topic – it also requires you to understand the type of learner you’re working with. I’ve had the privilege of educating many students over the last decade in applied language courses, such as debate