The weather has been quite nice for the last week – some days are not too hot and not too rainy. With climate change in full swing, would things be the same next year? Only time will tell. But what hasn’t changed is your fondness for the latest models to debut here and abroad. Here are your top five favorite stories from Aug. 14 to 18, 2023, in this edition of AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Tamaraw reborn? Many of you were excited when we revealed on March 2023 that the Toyota Tamaraw wou

Honda Cars dealerships in Japan are no longer accept orders for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 because of issues with production and limited unit allocation. Honda Motor in Japan has also released an official announcement informing its customers that it has suspended orders for the Civic Type R to allow the company to fulfill existing orders. However, it is essential to note that this suspension is only temporary. The Japanese automaker also said it is difficult to forecast its production numbe

Shared DNA is what the Toyota GR86 and the Subaru BRZ have. Having been jointly developed by Subaru and Toyota, they are almost identical, sharing as much as 90 percent of the components that make up each one. But when it comes to marketing, Toyota seems to have an upper hand because of its close connection to the iconic 80s-era Toyota AE86, as popularized by the Initial D anime. On the other hand, Subaru might not have any anime-related references, but both cars utilize the Subaru-derived “boxe

Expect more expensive vehicles as car brands update their prices for 2023. It's the first month of the new year and four manufacturers – Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki – have already updated their prices as of press time. While some may only have minor changes, others have more dramatic hikes. However, we expect more brands to follow, especially those that have yet to implement changes since 2022. Honda Cars Philippines Honda Cars Philippines announced in 2022 that it would increase the pr

Toyota unveiled the 2023 Toyota Innova during its World Premiere in Indonesia today, November 21st. The seventh generation of the venerable family MPV has adopted an SUV look and stance and is now confirmed to have a hybrid powertrain option. More popularly known as the Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix in Indonesia, it will be produced at the PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) factory in Karawang, West Java. It will be exported to various countries as well. The 2023 Toyota Innova uses the

(Images from Honda PH) People buying cars would consider many factors – the looks, practicality, reliability, and of course fuel consumption, but the last criterion does not matter at all when buying a Honda Civic Type R. If you are looking to buy this beautiful monstrosity of a road machine, fuel consumption is supposed to be the last thing on your mind. Anyway, since fuel price figures are always up while many things like your crypto stock are plummeting, this question’s relevance needs a quic