The Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Vios Cup is holding its final leg of the season on Nov. 11, 2023 at the Clark International Speedway. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said in a November 2023 press statement that the highlight of the day would be the first-ever Grand Prix, which is a one-and-a-half-hour endurance race where drivers are ranked according to who finishes the most number of laps. Unlike sprint races, which are focused on staying ahead of the pack in 10 to 12 laps, endurance racing is a t

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 Daihatsu Terios, or the Toyota Rush in the Philippines, has recently been updated in Indonesia. The update gives the vehicle a new front fascia and other new features. The Toyota Rush is a long-time 7-seater SUV model in the Philippines that has yet to receive an update, unlike its siblings, the Toyota Avanza and Toyota Veloz. But since it has received an update in Indonesia, they will likely make their way into the local market. So what are the upgrades? The facelifted Terios gets a new fro

The Ford Ranger on the T6 platform has been around since 2011, when it was first introduced into the global market. The T6 platform is also the basis for the first generation of the Ranger Raptor, albeit with modifications to the suspension and chassis to handle tough off-roading duties. So, the T6 platform got us thinking, how has it lasted so long, especially now that it's still being used in the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor? A brief history of the T6 platform The T6 plat

The Toyota Vios remains to be one of the best-selling cars in the Philippines. Since its debut in 2003, it has dominated the B-segment by offering the ideal blend of practicality, performance and running costs. Indeed, it is the go-to choice of fleet buyers who need a tough subcompact car, such as taxi operators, driving schools, the police and even racing drivers. That’s why when a new Vios arrives, it’s always big news. Indonesia was the third Southeast Asian country after Thailand and Laos to

Toyota Motor Philippines is expanding its portfolio of businesses in the country. In a launch ceremony last August 12th, TMP formally presented a new subsidiary which will provide mobility solutions to small businesses and individuals. Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines will offer a host of technology-driven "new mobility solutions" that will leverage the company's core product - cars. TMSPH will offer services such as fleet-connected service, on-demand shuttle booking app, car sharing or ren