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

The refreshed 2024 Honda Brio was officially launched in the Philippines on July 13, 2023. Although the updates were largely cosmetic, such as new bumpers, there are also new colors available for all Brio variants. The prices of all the models have also gone up, which may make potential subcompact hatchback buyers look elsewhere. So we’ll do the obvious comparison now – is the 2024 Honda Brio V CVT a better buy than the venerable 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage GLX CVT, which is ₱55,000 cheaper? It’s the

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has made it easier for hardworking Filipino seafarers to get their hands on a brand-new car with its latest business alliance. The Japanese automaker has partnered with MarCoPay Inc., where both parties will match their services to strongly encourage loan approvals and vehicle purchases for Filipino seafarers to improve their living standards. Aside from this, both brands will collaborate to create more exclusive promotions and services that can o

Can you imagine a day without using your smartphone? I find the mere prospect absolutely tantalizing – no social media, no emails, no instant messaging. It will feel like 1998 all over again! But the stress that we get from our smartphones is actually a consequence of how immensely capable mobile technology has become. Instead of having to carry a cellphone, a camera and a laptop for work (as we did in the olden days), the smartphone has integrated all essential functions into one handy unit. An

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

Spending for a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 can be an exercise in fiscal management. They say the best thing to do if you want to save money is not to spend. But when it comes to needs, I think that if a purchase is born out of necessity, then there's nothing you can do about it except to work harder. For example, you need a vehicle to send your kids to school every day and to use to go to work inside the city. Would you choose an off-road vehicle that costs double the price of an entry-level sedan