A quick visit to the official website of Toyota Motor Philippines reveals something strange about the Toyota Corolla Altis. While its variants have been slimmed down to just three models, the GR-S, GR-S CVT, and the E CVT, the engine displacement has been changed. Previously, the sedan was only available with a 1.8-liter hybrid system or a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine for the other variants. However, that may change soon as the brand’s website reveals that all the non-hybrid models will

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 Philippines has officially launched the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross after several teasers and "spotted" photos. The new crossover slots between the Toyota Raize and the Toyota Corolla Cross in terms of pricing and size are part of the brand’s local lineup of crossovers. It is also now the brand's most affordable Toyota hybrid vehicle in the local market with a price of ₱1,598,000. It further promotes Toyota's goal of carbon neutrality along with the brand's other hybrid cars, such as the RAV4

Entering the market in 2020, Changan Motor Philippines Inc. (CMPI) has come some way in establishing itself as a prominent China brand distributor in the local market. As you know, CMPI is the local distributor of Changan vehicles in the Philippines. And so far, the brand has resonated well with the Filipino market thanks to its powerful, tech-packed, and affordable lineup of cars. CMPI was recently rewarded for its efforts as the local arm of the international brand when it was recognized for i

For those of you with a love life (sanaol), Valentine’s Day is next week! And, as always, there are numerous gift ideas that would suit your significant other. And for those buying something from FlowerStore.ph, you could get a chance to win a brand-new car. Changan Philippines announced in a February 2023 press statement that it has tied up with the online shopping platform to give away ₱2 million in prizes, with a Changan Alsvin 1.4 M/T as the grand prize. “Changan’s best-selling sedan has bee

(Images from Toyota PH) When choosing a car, one consideration is the space it has for people and for stuff you have. Some people buy the car for the space and for the dimensions. This is where practicality comes in. Perhaps for others, buying a large car is more cost effective than buying two, especially that gas prices are always on the rise. This is where cars like the Toyota Rush can come in. The Rush is a seven-seater SUV, with a ground clearance of 220mm. It has a 4 Cylinder, In-line, 16 V