Sunlight, finally! I never thought that I’d actually miss getting hot and sweaty from the searing heat. But I suppose that over a week of stormy weather (and alarming floods) makes the heart grow fonder of the Sun. But the maelstroms don’t seem to have dampened your desire for the latest crossovers, which were among our five hottest stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Bring on the XForce(?) The dramatic-looking Mitsubishi XFC Concept always se

The all-new Toyota Innova is coming to the Philippines this year, along with its much-talked-about hybrid powertrain. AutoFun Philippines spoke to several Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) dealers, some of which are now accepting a refundable ₱30,000 reservation deposit for the upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The deposit will be deducted from the car's final price, which has not yet been announced. The dealers said the all-new Innova is expected to launch in the Philippines by July 2023 and w

For many, Metro Manila’s increasing pace to "Carmageddon hell" means that relocating or moving permanently outside the capital is proving to be a better and much more refreshing solution. That can mean settling in an urban center, not within Metro Manila, and retaining your work orientation there. That can also mean putting up your own farm and being self-sustainable by growing the food needed for personal consumption. The latter option has been a go-to choice for many an urbanite. And putting u

The Presidential Communications Office has just posted an update on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s working visit to Japan. According to a post on its Facebook page, the PCO claims that PBBM is pleased with Toyota Motors Corporation's plan to bring back the Tamaraw to the Philippine market. "Ikinalugod ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang plano ng Toyota Motors Corporation na muling ibalik ang Tamaraw model sa merkado ng bansa. Ibinahagi din ng Pangulo na ang Tamaraw ay isa sa pinakakilalan

You won’t miss the diesel engine and the old ladder-frame chassis of the 2023 Toyota Innova. Our friends from AutoFun Indonesia were able to test-drive both the gasoline-only V and the hybrid Q models. They found the new Innova to be more comfortable than its predecessor. While they first tackled the interior and convenience that the 2023 offers, they also included a segment about its new engine and fuel efficiency. Also read: Mas comfy - 2023 Toyota Innova first impressions Exploring the new 2.

After what seemed like endless teasers and spy shots, the all-new Toyota Innova (also known as the “Innova Kijang Zenix” and “Innova Hycross”) finally made its global debut on Nov. 21, 2022. While the Philippines was busy with the launch of the all-new Honda BR-V on the same date, Toyota Indonesia unveiled the newest generation of one of the most well-loved seven-seat, multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the market. We got a hold of some details on the new Innova. Here’s how it compares with the old