We are officially in the second half of 2023! And it seems both car and motorcycle manufacturers have not run out of steam – seemingly hurling out new models left and right. This week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup looks at vehicles that are on their way and vehicles that have already made their way. Here are your five favorite stories from July 3 to 9, 2023. Little engine, little price The all-new Toyota Wigo is making its Philippine debut on July 14, 2023. After a little digging, we co

June and July are becoming interesting in the Philippines as plenty of new models are set to enter the country. These new cars are all-new models or updated nameplates that will soon be available on the local market. That said, we have created a quick speculated and confirmed launch list of all-new and facelifted vehicles for you to look forward to in the two coming months. Before we proceed with the list, we would like to remind you that the automakers still reserve the right to change their la

The 2023 Toyota Wigo is a reasonably new hatchback to the segment; its seen launches across the ASEAN region, with each new version bringing something new. We have the likes of the Toyota Agya, a more basic version of the hatchback with more power, and the Perodua Axia, which retains its old 1.0-liter gasoline engine but is upgraded with better safety and more technology. While the new Toyota hatchback is a compelling vehicle, it is still unavailable in the Philippines. However, based on its spe

Toyota Philippines recently updated the pricing of the Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Corolla Cross. While the Corolla Cross had an overall spec change for the model, the Hilux got a Local Data Communication Module (LDCM) for all of its variants except the J, Cab, and chassis models. The addition of this new feature to the popular Toyota pickup truck got us thinking, what does it do, and how is it beneficial to the vehicle? We got an official statement from Toyota Philippines, and this is what we h

Nissan Philippines recently celebrated its achievements for 2022 with members of the media with its thanksgiving event. While the night was filled with fun and activities, Nissan also laid out a few of its plans for the future, hinting at more exciting products and services for 2023. Celebrating the achievements of 2022 Nissan President Juan Manuel Hoyos started the festivities by highlighting the brand's significant milestones in 2022 while thanking the media for their immense contributions to

For this comparison, we will look at the exteriors of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and the 2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport to see which one comes out as the tougher truck. We will look at their dimensions and much more to see which one, based on their exteriors, is the more capable off-road warrior. Also read: Which engine turbocharged it better? The next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor or the Toyota Hilux GR Sport? Wide, large, and in-charge As this is an exterior comparison between two large pickup trucks, h