Toyota Motor Company chair Akio Toyoda is perhaps one of the most charismatic automotive executives in recent memory. The 67-year-old scion of company founder Kiichiro Toyoda impressed Filipinos with his immense driving talent during the Toyota GAZOO Racing (GR) Festival on August 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand. A keen racer (using the name "Morizo"), Toyoda was also a development driver for Toyota’s high-performance vehicles like the Toyota GR Yaris. But in a recent video posted on X (formerly

The Toyota Raize is one of the country’s most popular subcompact crossovers. Its diminutive dimensions, high ground clearance and proven Toyota mechanicals mean that it has been a big hit for Toyota Motor Philippines. But the Chinese carmaker that gave us the market-shaking Coolray is out to get Toyota’s little crossover. Geely Philippines dealers are now accepting a refundable reservation deposit of ₱10,000 for the GX3 Pro, which will be deducted from the vehicle’s price upon purchase. AutoFun

We at AutoFun Philippines believe that having a narrow car is conducive to couple closeness. One advantage of having four-wheeled means of transport is that the cockpit (i.e., the front interior area) usually seats two and that the means to enhance intimacy (i.e., the air-conditioning and infotainment controls, plus the glovebox and a number of storage bins or cupholders) are within easy reach of either front occupant. That said, it helps a lot if the lateral distance between the front seats is

Active-safety systems like Honda SENSING use technology to prevent you from getting into a road crash in the first place. And insurance companies are taking notice, which is why some are offering lower premiums on vehicles equipped with these potentially life-saving features. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced in a January 2023 press statement that it is pushing through with its Honda SENSING Insurance Partnership until Mar. 31, 2023. It covers models like the Civic, CR-V, HR-V, BR-V,

If you’re one of the people who miss the little Toyota MR-S, a revival may be in the works. A report from Japanese publication BestCarWeb said Toyota is teaming up with Daihatsu and Suzuki to develop a mid-engined sports car that may be launched in 2025. All three brands will likely have their own versions. The MR-S successor will likely use the same Toyota New Global Architecture platform on the Toyota GR Yaris, with the front end reportedly using the GR Yaris’ suspension. Meanwhile, Daihatsu a

The Honda WR-V subcompact crossover, which was launched in Indonesia on Nov. 2, 2022, seems like a logical move for Honda Cars. Using the platform and the proven mechanicals from the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, the WR-V is expected to attract young professionals (whom Honda Cars Indonesia calls the “hustlers”) and small families that want to move up from a regular subcompact sedan or hatchback. However, the Honda seems a little late to the party, especially since the Toyota Raize a