The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has something special planned for its 35th anniversary and the Gazoo Racing Festival. The Japanese automaker announced in a press statement that it is bringing in a heavy hitter – Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio “Morizo” Toyoda will be attending the event from Aug. 23 to 24, 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Morizo, who Toyota calls its "master driver," is also an accomplished racing driver who helped develop many of Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) models

The 2024 Toyota Wigo is set to launch in the Philippine market very soon. The new hatchback will reportedly make its local debut after the launch of the 2024 Toyota Innova on July 2023. While its specifications have yet to be revealed, a hotly debated topic on the hatchback is whether or not it should come with the bigger 1.2-liter inline-3 engine. In other markets, the Wigo, also known as the Daihatsu Ayla, comes with a 1.2-liter engine alongside its standard 1.0-liter motor. The bigger engine

The Philippines is one of the very few countries in Southeast Asia where the concentration of supercars is insanely high. Still, not everyone can afford the fancy exotic cars you see in Interesting Car Spotting PH. So, why not look at some new and attainable vehicles that have graced our market? After all, the Chiron isn’t practical as a daily driver, wouldn’t you agree? Toyota Raize The Toyota Raize is someone’s vague idea of what a turbocharged, Wigo-based SUV should be – the idea of off-road

If you’re a regular at the annual Manila International Auto Show, you will have heard of Russ Swift. He has become the darling of motor shows worldwide because of his incredible precision driving showcases. Even with ordinary cars, he can execute flawless reverse J-turns, drive up on two wheels, and, his signature stunt, parallel park in the tightest spaces. This weekend, you can witness the legendary autotester in action at the second Subaru Advanced Technology Drive on Oct. 7-9, 2022 at the Ga

Honda received numerous nods as Honda Civic Type R was released in the Philippines. This entry from Honda Motor Company was one of the top choices for car sports enthusiasts, making it a best-seller in its class. Type R features an aggressive and masculine exterior with a race car vibe for its interior. The Civic Type R is available in one variant and is offered at a price of Php 3,210,000 in the Philippine market. The Type R model is far more high-performing than the regular Civic line of Honda