The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially launched the all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo on July 14, 2023 at the TriNoma Activity Center in Quezon City. It brings new styling, features and the return of its 1.0-liter motor, but with a new transmission. All variants of the new Wigo will be on display at the mall until July 16, 2023. As this is the second generation of the Wigo to enter the country, here is what it has to offer now that it has gotten a substantial upgrade. Also read: Philippine-spec, too?

Ford Philippines is bringing the next-generation Ford Territory to the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Customers can see the crossover in the metal at the brand's booth in its Titanium X and Titanium trim levels. Aside front this, they can also test out the Blue Oval’s other vehicles, such as the Ford Everest Titanium 4x4 and the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4, to experience their segment-leading features and capabilities. “We are so happy to be part of this

The country’s premier rallycross event is back for 2023, kicking off on February 26, 2023, at the Driftwoods Action Park in Indang, Cavite. The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) announced in a press statement that “an exciting 2023 season” awaits participants and fans, especially with the return of stage dirt rally events after five years. PHRX is a time-trial event where competitors get three heats on closed dirt courses. However, only the two fastest times are added and ranked to find the cl

Ford Philippines has announced that it has joined forces with global off-road accessories provider ARB to give owners of the next-generation Ford Everest and Ford Ranger access to various off-road parts for their vehicles. The partnership between the two companies offers a wide range of accessories that have undergone evaluation by Ford and ARB engineers to ensure compatibility with the automaker’s next-generation lineup of vehicles. Owners of the next-gen Everest and Ranger will be able to equi

When we talk about the Ford Ranger Raptor, it's impossible not to be amused by the prospect of having fun with it. And it's not just because this market favorite is capable of handling arduous terrain and difficult situations, it's also because it reassures you with its power and overall stamina. It's easy to claim that a vehicle made to be driven off-road is a vehicle that is built to carry a heavy load. But it takes tests and in-depth drives to determine which will stand really out from the re