Safety is one of the key categories you must look out for when buying a car. It is the one aspect of a vehicle that you shouldn’t skip out on, and you need to prioritize not only for yourself but for the safety of your passengers. We have created a quick list of vehicles under the ₱1 million price with high safety ratings from the ASEAN NCAP. Note that to make it onto this list, the cars must have, at minimum, a 3-star crash safety. The list also includes vehicles from other markets similar in s

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

Unless you’ve recently come back from a tech detox, you’ve no doubt heard of a little snafu happening with Daihatsu and Toyota, where they committed a bit of an alleged cheat in crash safety tests. While full details are still making their way down the pipeline, the general story is that Toyota’s small-car division Daihatsu, which makes the Raize, Vios, Wigo and the Avanza/Veloz twins, had allegations of fraud lobbed against it because of a modification on the Vios and Wigo units that it produce

It is Sunday once more, so we’re back with another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and many of you will likely have some fun dates with and/or great gifts for a special someone (sanaol talaga). For those who want to take their mind off February 14, 2023 (which we single people call Tuesday), here are five of your favorite stories from February 6 to 11, 2023. Tasty EV treat? We start off with something sweet (unlike my love life). AutoF

You read that headline right – a Toyota Raize for as little as PhP 10,110 a month. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a press statement that it is offering a wide range of promos for its popular subcompact crossover throughout November 2022. Those who get the company’s “Pay Light” option, where you give a 50-percent downpayment and pay the balance for 60 months, can get that low amortization for a Raize G CVT. If you need seven seats, TMP said a Veloz G CVT under the “Pay Light” option

(Images from Toyota PH) Even with the rising gasoline prices today, a car can be an investment, especially since the country's transport system is still a huge mess. Think of it as investing in something that enables you to go places safely while keeping cool and dry simultaneously. It also enables you to bring stuff with you and people, not just a single person, as opposed to buying a motorbike. It's like investing in yourself. If renting a house is like hitching a ride, buying a vehicle is lik