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

Following the unveiling of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mild-hybrid on June 2023, another electrified crossover will join the Chinese carmaker’s lineup Chery Auto Philippines announced in a July 2023 press statement that the first batch of the subcompact Chery Tiggo 5x Pro, which will also feature a mild-hybrid powertrain, has arrived in the Philippines. The Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, which were both showcased at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, are expected to officially launc

Despite all the hullabaloo over the all-new Toyota Vios, there’s one Toyota subcompact that still has life left in it. Toyota Motor Thailand Co. Ltd. unveiled a facelifted version of the Toyota Yaris hatchback on March 9, 2023. This updated model is still based on the XP150 platform shared with its sibling, the previous-generation Toyota Vios. “Toyota has introduced the Yaris, which has sold more than 418,000 units in Thailand since its launch in 2005 and is still popular with the number one sal

Missed our best stories from last week? Don’t worry – Sundays are for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! We picked the five stories from February 13 to 17, 2023 that you all liked the most. Return of the Tamaraw Like many of you, we were surprised to hear about the return of the Toyota Tamaraw following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trip to Japan earlier this month. Toyota Motor Philippines said it will invest ₱4.4 billion for the new Tamaraw’s production. And it may be based on a conc

If you like the looks of the Honda HR-V crossover, but want a fully electric powertrain, this might be what you’re looking for. Our sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that a Honda e:NS1 prototype has been spotted at a charging station, based on spyshots from Thai publication Headlightmag.com. “Though it may just be there for initial tests, there are signs that point for this EV SUV to be launched in the ASEAN region in the near future,” said WapCar Senior Writer Sanjay. In addition, Hon

Two years since its public debut in the Philippines, the Ford Territory remains one of Ford Philippines' top-selling models. With 3,691 units sold in the first half of 2022, the Ford Territory has cornered a 52% market share in the small SUV segment. According to Ford Philippines, since its launch in August 2020, the Ford Territory's June 2022 sales performance of 1,574 units is the nameplate's best-ever retail month. This figure is also three times the number sold in the same month last year. "