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 Yaris Cross was recently launched in the Philippines, bridging the gap between the Toyota Raize and the Toyota Corolla Cross. It is also the brand’s most affordable hybrid vehicle, priced below its Corolla Cross counterpart. While we were able to get an initial impression of the Yaris Cross Hybrid during its launch with a quick test drive around Bonifacio Global City, our colleagues from AutoFun Indonesia got more seat time (three days) with the crossover as they were able to take it

It is Sunday once more, so we’re back with another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and many of you will likely have some fun dates with and/or great gifts for a special someone (sanaol talaga). For those who want to take their mind off February 14, 2023 (which we single people call Tuesday), here are five of your favorite stories from February 6 to 11, 2023. Tasty EV treat? We start off with something sweet (unlike my love life). AutoF

It’s the New Year and if you’re eyeing the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, then you’re in luck. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) said it is offering low monthly payments for the base model BR-V S with the 6-speed manual gearbox. The company said you can bring one home and pay just ₱20,150 a month over 60 months with a 20-percent downpayment. Meanwhile, potential buyers can also buy a BR-V for an all-in downpayment of as low as ₱40,000. Those who want a smaller car can go for the Hond

The all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. As the sixth generation of the famed Impreza line of the Japanese brand, it will now come as a 5-door hatchback sans the sedan. Three trims have been announced, Base, Sport, and the new RS. What's new? Highlighting the unveil is the RS variant's 2.5-liter 184 PS and 241 Nm Subaru Boxer engine, which is mated to a CVT with eight preset ratios available in manual mode using the paddle shifters. Also, a first is th

In celebration of World EV Day, we would like to share a brief experience driving one of the more popular EVs from a mainstream manufacturer. The Kia e-Niro is a crossover that shares its platform and electric drivetrain with the Hyundai Kona. As you can see, it looks like a raised hatchback, but its extra height lets you be more versatile and agile on the road. We drove it in Brunei Darussalam, where there is little traffic on city roads and highways. Kia Brunei is not yet selling EVs, and like