For those who were looking forward to an all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo with more power, we have some bad news. Three Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) dealers have confirmed to AutoFun Philippines that all variants of the upcoming subcompact hatchback will have a 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine, which will be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Although final specifications have not yet been officially announced, some TMP dealers are already accepting reser

This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup – a compilation of the five hottest stories that we published over the last week. These are the news, features and reviews that you, our dear readers, found to be the ones worth clicking and reading. Check out our top five for Dec. 12 to 16, 2022: Nissan’s adorable Sakura electric kei car You were all intrigued by the Nissan Sakura, a battery-electric kei car that is also the cheapest electric vehicle in Japan, as of press time. The Sakura and its

Reliability, durability, and longevity have long defined the Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. Whether you own a farm and need a super-tough hauler or a city slicker who wants to take on inhospitable urban streets without fear, the Hilux can handle whatever you throw at it. But Toyota’s tough truck had one potentially deadly flaw until five years ago – it could tip over when avoiding obstacles at speed. Avoiding the moose The test that had long flummoxed Toyota’s best-selling pick-up is the “moose tes

Ford Philippines saved the best for last, just in time for its silver anniversary celebration on November 2022. The company said in a press statement that it is holding the final leg of its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test drive on Nov. 18-20, 2022. It will be conducted at Bonifacio High Street, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. As with previous legs, the FIC will feature a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the next-ge

(Images from Honda PH) With its safety features and spatial practicality, the Civic Type R can pass as a daily, if you'd think about it (and force it a little). Is it easy to maintain a modern hot hatch like the Civic Type R? According to a report in November last year made by Martin Pretorious of AutoTrader, a car website in South Africa, the Civic Type R is actually a bespoke car, and despite the geography, his findings are very much applicable in the Philippine setting. Being in the same cate

Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer Nissan Motor Corporation has brought out their 2022 version of the Nissan Navara, called the Nissan Frontier and Nissan NP300, in Central, North, and South America. Navara is a mid-size pickup truck that has been around since 1985. It has been one of the most well-performing pickup trucks that are affordable in the automotive market in the Philippines. For the past years, Nissan Navara has received numerous accolades for its overall build and powert