In 2021, Toyota revealed its concept car, the Toyota Compact Cruiser, as part of its preview of battery-electric future vehicle concepts. The new concept car indicates the brand’s interest in creating a new Mini SUV for the global market. In mid-August, the Japanese automaker applied for a trademark for the name “Land Hopper” in Japan, indicating that it could be the new name of the small crossover. The name trademarking also coincided with the launch of the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser, indicati

Still reeling from the Daihatsu "notchgate" and the Hybrid Raize crash test controversies, Toyota is again in hot water as its Toyota Corolla Cross is being recalled in two markets for two different reasons. The popular crossover is being recalled in Australia, with around 1,285 affected by a parking brake issue for units produced between February 2022 and April 2023. Meanwhile, it is also being recalled in North America, covering 96,000 Corolla Cross models that were produced between 2022 to 20

It is the last Sunday of May! And this time, we start with an important message – stay safe and stay home, if possible. This is amid the fly-by of Super Typhoon “Betty,” which is pouring heavy rains in various parts of the country. While you’re staying nice and dry, here’s this weekend’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup, where we picked your five favorite stories from May 22 to 28, 2023. A new boss is coming SAIC, as many of you know, is the mother company of the Chinese car b

Two years since its public debut in the Philippines, the Ford Territory remains one of Ford Philippines' top-selling models. With 3,691 units sold in the first half of 2022, the Ford Territory has cornered a 52% market share in the small SUV segment. According to Ford Philippines, since its launch in August 2020, the Ford Territory's June 2022 sales performance of 1,574 units is the nameplate's best-ever retail month. This figure is also three times the number sold in the same month last year. "

If you take the 2022 Corolla Cross at face value, there will be nothing left for the imagination as the car already looks good from the outside. Fortunately, car manufacturers like Toyota keep on exciting us with their latest innovations and developments. And cars hardly remain the same after a year as they are continuously upgraded to pamper us with better driving comfort and advanced technology. The innovations they introduce keep on progressing to help both us and the environment. And even th

Before, I didn't care too much about vehicle innovations. What mattered to me was that I had a car that I could use to go from point A to point B. I didn't care about engine specs, how powerful it was on the road, and how a particular vehicle differed from others. I didn't care about car peculiarities until I learned about hybrid vehicles and how they can help save fuel. Now that we are experiencing a global oil crisis, isn't it about time for us Filipinos to consider alternatives like hybrid ve