The weather has largely been very pleasant this past week – sunny days with only occasional rain showers. This nice climate is also what’s been going around in the automotive industry, with exciting new models coming out last week. We give you your five favorite stories from September 4 to 10, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! What’s cooking at Hyundai Philippines? Hyundai Motor Philippines has had a resurgence since it became a full subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co

No more beating around the bush as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has confirmed that it will be launching the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross on Aug. 4, 2023. The carmaker confirmed in a July 2023 press statement that three variants will be available, including a hybrid model to add to its ever-increasing electrified fleet. Pricing for the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross is still within our predictions as it will have the following suggested retail prices: G CVT – ₱1,199,000 V CVT – ₱1,306,000 S HEV CVT – ₱1

Hot off the heels of the 2024 Toyota Wigo launch, it looks like Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has one more model to bring into the country. TMP seems to be eyeing the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross to complete its lineup of crossovers in the Philippine market. In terms of size and specifications, it will likely slot above the Toyota Raize and below the Toyota Corolla Cross. Also read: Beware Mirage, Brio? All-new 2024 Toyota Wigo launched in the Philippines, starts at P609k This is according to multip

Disclaimer: Toyota Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2022 Toyota Corolla Altis V Hybrid for five days, filled with fuel and RFID cards with enough load for seemingly endless out-of-town trips. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. Teaching doesn’t just require you to have full knowledge of a topic – it also requires you to understand the type of learner you’re working with. I’ve had the privilege of educating many students over the last decade in applied language courses, such as debate

The car that helped spark the hybrid-electric vehicle revolution 25 years ago is now entering its fifth generation. Toyota will launch the all-new 2023 Prius on Nov. 16, 2022 in Japan. Although details remain scarce, the next-generation hybrid will likely carry styling cues from the Toyota Crown hybrid crossover that debuted on July 2022. The front end ditches the pointed headlights of the current model for larger and more traditional units with C-shaped Daytime Running Lights. The side profile,

We are approaching the time when combustion engines are gradually phasing out. If you haven’t heard yet, combustion engines are expectedly to be phased out worldwide by 2040. This means that the argument between diesel and gasoline will finally end, as all cars will be powered by an electrified powertrain. However, transitioning to electric vehicles is not an overnight thing, especially for people who are hesitant about its reliability. The charging infrastructures and support are yet to be esta