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 Suzuki Swift is getting long in the tooth as the third generation of the vehicle is already about seven years old since its initial reveal back in 2016. It's nearing the end of its model life cycle, with a new model set to replace it soon. Before the all-new model comes along, a concept car has been previewed ahead of its official debut at the Japan Mobility Show to give fans of the Suzuki hatchback an idea of what's to come. It may be a concept car, but given how it looks, it could be close

Do you fancy a five-seat crossover but don't have a huge pile of money to burn? Chevrolet Philippines may have just the thing for you. The Covenant Car Company, Inc., the official importer and distributor of Chevrolet locally, announced in a press statement that it is offering a wide variety of promos for popular Chevy models until April 30, 2023. This includes a ₱100,000 cash discount for the base-model 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT AT or a 20-percent all-in down payment of just ₱68,000. If you

Whether you’re eyeing your very first car or need a tiny urban runabout, the Philippine car market has plenty of choices. There are various small hatchbacks like the Mitsubishi Mirage, the Toyota Wigo, and the Suzuki S-Presso. But Chinese carmaker Jetour, a subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, is wading into battle with something completely different. The Jetour Ice Cream EV is a three-door battery-electric vehicle (EV) that can seat four people and travel up to 170 km before needing a full ch

Throughout 2022, the Philippines has experienced hardship and calamity left and right. From raging typhoons to runaway inflation, it seems the year decided not to be kind to the resilient Filipinos. That same resiliency can be found in the robust car market that sells some of the cheapest cars we've seen in a decade. Here we round up 10 of the cheapest cars available to Filipino buyers, and if you stick around to the last vehicle, there is a bonus choice that may prove interesting to many. 10. C

Never have I encountered someone who hasn't wished even once in his life to ride inside one of the latest and most sought-after SUVs of our time with his family, as SUV models nowadays are becoming a lot competitive and impressive. Several highly competitive contenders are in the segment already, but some of them look up to Nissan's Terra. What's so special about the Terra? Can it top the performance of one of its closest rivals in the category, Isuzu mu-X? Engine and Transmission Based on the e