The weather seems to have improved this week! All that smog seems to have lessened considerably, while the occasional rain showers help keep things cool in the day or night. This week in motoring seems to have replicated that pleasant climate, with exciting new-car launches and even a rumored new Toyota in the works. Here are your five favorite stories from Oct. 2 to 8, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Toyota Land what? The Toyota Land Cruiser is a name that is a

A coding-exempt pickup? Maybe, maybe not? Toyota plans to build a "mild-hybrid" version of the Toyota Hilux by adding a 48-volt system to the pickup truck. A report from Toyota Australia has confirmed that the GD mild-hybrid system is a go and that the Hilux will be the first to get the new mild-hybrid assist feature in 2024. For those who don’t know, the Philippine version of the Toyota Hilux is equipped with the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo diesel engine. The hybrid version of this engine will repo

The first leg of the Ford Island Conquest (FIC) series of test-drive events has entered its sixth year in the Philippines and is happening this week! The company said in a May 2023 press statement that the event will be on May 19 to 21, 2023 at the ARCA South Interactive Park in Taguig City. Admission is free. The test drive proper is open until 6:00 pm. Customers should have a valid Philippine driver’s license, wear proper footwear and wear a face mask. Over ₱2M in total cash savings and freebi

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

When we talk about prices, we talk about advantages. If we are about to let go of a thousand pesos out of our pockets, what would we get out of it? And if we are to spend more than a million pesos, like a house or a vehicle? How about forking out a whopping PHP2,038,000 for a then brand new Ford Ranger Raptor? Would it have been worth your hard-earned money? Based on looks, the Ford Ranger Raptor has what it takes to cost more than a regular pickup. Certainly more than a regular car. The finish

The pandemic has pushed our desires to travel and have some adventure again. And talking about adventure, Ford Motor Company has driven our eyes to the muscular Ford Ranger 2022. Fusses are telling some great stuff about this year’s version of the Ranger. Since Ford’s first introduction of the Ranger back in 1983, variations and changes have upgraded over time. Appearance has evolved and has gotten better. This pickup truck entry from Ford has been a road-stunner because of its masculine presenc