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

The XFC Concept crossover has been around since it was shown first in Vietnam last year. Mitsubishi even brought it in for a display last month at the Newport Mall. Reports have also shown camouflaged units roaming the streets of Vietnam and Indonesia. Today however, our colleagues from Wapcar.my unearthed a possible name for the new crossover once it launches this coming August 10 at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. According to trademark registrations filed in Malaysia, the new

The 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is around the corner, with car brands ready to showcase their latest vehicles for the event. These automakers have even released several teasers for their upcoming cars to build hype for them before their grand reveal. That said, we will quickly cover the different models that are appearing at the auto show. Some brands have already stated what they will showcase at the event, while others have yet to fully reveal what they intend to launch. The lis

The Geely Okavango (Specs | News), when it first launched, took the market by storm thanks to its affordable pricing, space, style, and features. It was a good mix of SUV-like looks, MPV-like versatility, and crossover dynamics all rolled into one with its competitive feature set. After all, it was the follow-up model after the Geely Coolray (Specs | News), so the automaker had to come up with something big. The automaker even bumped up the power from the 1.5-liter motor of the Coolray and added

For many, Metro Manila’s increasing pace to "Carmageddon hell" means that relocating or moving permanently outside the capital is proving to be a better and much more refreshing solution. That can mean settling in an urban center, not within Metro Manila, and retaining your work orientation there. That can also mean putting up your own farm and being self-sustainable by growing the food needed for personal consumption. The latter option has been a go-to choice for many an urbanite. And putting u

The first time the Nissan Grand Livina entered the Philippine market in 2008, it was a three-row hatchback based on the Nissan Tiida platform. It was ahead of its time in many ways, as it offered car-like handling and seating for seven. Typical of what crossovers provide today. As head of the marketing team of Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc (NMPI) at that time, I was tasked to find ways to slot such a strange vehicle concept into the MPV-crazy consciousness of Filipino car buyers. The 2008 Nissan