The 2024 Toyota Wigo is set to launch in the Philippine market very soon. The new hatchback will reportedly make its local debut after the launch of the 2024 Toyota Innova on July 2023. While its specifications have yet to be revealed, a hotly debated topic on the hatchback is whether or not it should come with the bigger 1.2-liter inline-3 engine. In other markets, the Wigo, also known as the Daihatsu Ayla, comes with a 1.2-liter engine alongside its standard 1.0-liter motor. The bigger engine

Lest we forget, the dry season is officially here, hence the sweltering heat we’ve been having this past week. It’s almost as hot as our stories for March 20 to 26, 2023, which all generally shared one theme – “big” cars. Here’s a look back at the five stories you loved the most in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. CR-V Hybrid coming soon? The first big car we have on the lineup is the all-new Honda CR-V, which debuted at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2023. For the

In late November of 2022, Honda introduced a new 5-seater crossover that would go up against the Kia Stonic and the Toyota Raize in the form of the 2023 Honda WR-V. The Japanese automaker has announced that it will bring the new model to Thailand with a launch date set for March 10, 2023. The move to launch the vehicle in the land of smiles could indicate that it is coming to the Philippines could be a possibility. The new vehicle brings SUV styling similar to what you see on the Honda BR-V (Spe

Many carmakers often use “mules” to test their own prototype components under complete secrecy. In some cases, they go to even greater lengths by utilizing the bodyshell of a car from another brand. For instance, Jaguar famously tested the turbocharged V6 engine of its XJ220 supercar by shoving it into the back of an old Ford Transit van – creating one of the fastest commercial vehicles in the world in the process. It seems that automakers are back to the same old tricks, as Carscoops reported o

For many, vehicle safety isn’t that big of a deal. Most car buyers look at space, practicality, convenience features, and, of course, price. But how well a car performs in a road crash becomes extremely vital the moment you and your loved ones actually get into a crash. The money you may have saved by getting a less safe model may result in you paying the ultimate price – your life or the lives of the people you care about. That’s why organizations like the non-profit ASEAN New Car Assessment Pr

Now, that you've got the money and the time, you just can't wait to lay your hand on a brand-new Toyota Vios 2022, just one of the top-ranking 5-seater SUV sedans in the country because of its uncompromising take on reliability, efficiency, affordability, practicality, and of course, its maintenance-friendly attributes. But for the moment, you are going to be truly mesmerized and bewildered by the sheer number of Toyota Vios models that are currently available in Metro Manila, the Philippines as