The Toyota FJ Cruiser, which is no longer with us, was created as a spiritual successor of the legendary FJ Land Cruiser. The Japanese carmaker has once again paid tribute to the beloved FJ at the SEMA Show 2023. But this time, its new creation is more than just chunky looks and a V6 engine. Toyota unveiled the FJ Bruiser concept at the annual U.S. custom auto show, sporting a Toyota Motorsports Garage full tube frame and roll cage under the classic FJ45 pickup body. Perhaps the most dramatic ch

Rival 4x4 Philippines has officially launched in the country, bringing you more options to kit out your off-road vehicles. It is under the local distributorship of Premium Overland Outfitters, which also deals in high-quality accessories for 4x4 vehicles. Founded in 2014, Premium Overland Outfitters has established itself as a leading provider of premium accessories for 4x4 vehicles. It offers a wide range of products designed to enhance off-road vehicles' performance, functionality, and aesthet

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. very kindly lent me a 2023 Honda CR-V SX Diesel AWD for 10 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll, and a carwash. Sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to try something new in your life. In my case, I discovered the joys of dancing when I was a sophomore at the University of the Philippines Diliman. One semester of Aerobic Dance class and I was hooked – the evocative combination of hip-hop,

The Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) 60th Anniversary Expo provided more information regarding the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. While the event was meant to serve as a grand celebration of the brand’s extensive history in the country, it was also used as a launching pad to reveal more about its next-generation pick-up truck. MMPC president Takeshi Hara said in a press conference that the Japanese automaker has plans to launch the all-new Triton on January 2024. MMPC also said the Mits

If you haven’t gotten a holiday gift for yourself or your family, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) may have some ideas for you. The company announced in a December 2022 press statement that it is offering special promos from December 1 to 31, 2022. These include a super-low, all-in downpayment of just ₱10,000 for the Honda City S CVT. There’s also a special financing scheme for the City, which includes two months of free payments for customers who put down a 20-percent downpayment with a 60-mo

The Toyota Fortuner is essentially a 7-seater SUV version of the Toyota Hilux. It’s mechanically identical as the Hilux, sharing the same ladder frame chassis as well as the 2.4-litre intercooled VNT turbo diesel and 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the Fortuner also has a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol-powered variant, but it’s a rather weak engine and that’s not the one that you want. Like the Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner also comes with A-TRC. Short for Active Traction Control,