The weather seems to have improved this week! All that smog seems to have lessened considerably, while the occasional rain showers help keep things cool in the day or night. This week in motoring seems to have replicated that pleasant climate, with exciting new-car launches and even a rumored new Toyota in the works. Here are your five favorite stories from Oct. 2 to 8, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Toyota Land what? The Toyota Land Cruiser is a name that is a

At some point or another, during your elementary and high school days, there was one student who always got a big chunk of the achievement awards. In a similar vein (albeit in the Philippine auto industry setting), that student is Toyota Motor Philippines. According to information gleaned from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), which is the largest automotive group in the country, Toyota once again dominated in 2022 by having eight of the top 10 models and nine o

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is bringing out all its wares at the September 15-18, 2022, Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). However, one question that the Japanese automaker went omerta upon is what all-new model they will unveil at PIMS. The current BR-V was launched at the 2016 PIMS as a completely built-up (CBU) unit. Since then, the brand got produced locally, then reverted to CBU status when HCPI closed its Sta. Rosa (Laguna) plant in early 2020. In addition, fellow ASEAN co

The Honda City has undergone massive transformation throughout its seminal history. It started in 1981 with the first quirky "Tallboy" design concept, featuring an innovative seating arrangement for passengers. Then in 1986, the second-generation City hunched down to a "crouching form" with a low and wide stance uniquely outfitting its appearance. I remember when... But the third generation city in 1996 introduced the nameplate to the Filipino consciousness. Designed to be a basic sedan for emer

We have known the Veloz as the top-of-the-line variant of the previous versions of Toyota Avanza, but not anymore, as Toyota gave it its nameplate this 2022. The Japanese automaker promotes the 2022 Veloz as a premium version of the Avanza. The most noticeable change Toyota has made to the Veloz is its aesthetic appeal, as the company has said that its goal was to make a more premium and comfortable Avanza. The powertrain system and several components are almost the same. It means that you canno

As most of the car models of our generation are innovating and improving as a whole, Japanese car manufacturer Honda Motor Corporation makes sure that the Honda Brio comes with impressive updates for its 2022 version. Honda updated the Brio’s looks and performance following the people’s needs and wants, and to be more competent in the modern automotive industry. It has always captured the interest of car buyers in the Philippines and internationally with its impressive style design and powerful