The weather has been funny this past week. Although the smog (supposedly a tantalizing cocktail of volcanic ash and vehicle emissions) seems to have subsided somewhat, each day mixes searing heat with pouring rain. Assuming none of you have gotten a cold by now, here are your five favorite stories from September 25 to October 1, 2023. This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Chery’s EV trio From being the whipping boy of Chinese car hate locally, Chery Auto Philippines has now become on

The all-new Toyota Agya (known in the Philippines as the Toyota Wigo) has been on sale in ASEAN since it was launched on February 2023. However, all of these models (including its siblings, the Daihatsu Ayla and the Perodua Axia) are in right-hand drive – until now. Toyota launched the all-new Wigo in Vietnam on June 2023. Because they also drive on the right-hand side, this makes it the first version of the subcompact hatchback to be sold in left-hand drive. 1.2-liter engine Much like the Agya

On the 100th anniversary of the world’s most prestigious endurance race, Toyota unveiled a racy version of its long-running hybrid. After dropping a teaser the week before, the Japanese carmaker showcased the Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition at the start of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Aside from the cool LED driving lights, this Gazoo Racing-tuned Prius gets a mean body kit. This includes a front wing, canards, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. Meaty 235/50R18 tire

Toyota Motor Corp is testing out liquid hydrogen as an alternative fuel source for its next generation of vehicles. The Japanese automaker entered a race car powered by liquid hydrogen into a 24-hour endurance race in central Japan to test its new technology. It was also the first liquid hydrogen vehicle to participate in an official race anywhere in the world. Toyota thinks hydrogen will be a better alternative to fossil fuels amid tightening environmental regulations as hydrogen does not emit

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

As Ford Motor Company released its 2022 version of the iconic and beasty F-150 pickup, the title "King of Pickup Trucks" was revived and associated again with it as it has always been a superb vehicle in terms of style, features, and performance. It has received several accolades from reputable award-giving bodies. Police Usage Because of their heavy-duty build and powerful road capabilities, Ford F-150s are commonly used as police patrol trucks in offroad areas such as forests, mountains, flood