Remember when President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. went to Japan last March and received confirmation from Toyota Motors of the Tamaraw nameplate’s return to the Philippines? Well, this could just be it. During AutoFun Philippines' visit to Indonesia, we saw the Toyota Rangga Concept displayed in various guises at the 2023 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS. It offered a glimpse of Toyota’s upcoming commercial vehicle plans for the ASEAN region. Initially showcased during the 60th an

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

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

The launch of the 2023 Toyota Innova in Indonesia last November 2022 was one of the hottest stories on our website. And for good reason – the old Innova remains one of Toyota Motor Philippines’ best-selling models as it combines the toughness of a pick-up with the size and practicality of a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). That’s because, underneath, the previous-generation Innova shares the same rear-wheel-drive, ladder-frame platform, and engines as the Toyota Hilux pick-up and the Toyo

Waking up early from late-night work to head again to work is the typical routine of a typical hard-working Filipino. Each day seems to be getting harder than the day before and most of the time, we just wish to be eased at some point. Every fifteenth, there's excitement as we all do love payday, don't we? Some people destress by spending money for a vacation, but some save up for their dream houses and vehicles. Filipino family ties Filipinos are known as one of the most family-oriented countri

Toyota Innova is a 5-door compact multi-purpose vehicle manufactured by the Japanese automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation. Since its first launch in August 2004, the Innova has been one of the most sought-after family cars in several countries throughout the years, especially in the Philippines. Aside from families, it has also been a top choice for businesses. It has gained instant popularity in the country because of its spacious cabin and affordable market price. Toyota Motor Corporation