Toyota Motor Philippines has added a new variant to its venerable Toyota Innova. A quick look at the brand’s official website reveals that the new model is called the Innova XE. It sits just below the Innova E model in terms of pricing and specifications. On the outside, the new XE variant looks similar to the J model as it ditches the 16-inch alloy wheels from the E variant and replaces them with steel wheels with plastic covers. However, despite the shift to steel wheels, the tire sizing remai

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is on a roll, with several new models in the pipeline for 2023. From the upcoming Toyota Innova to the new Toyota Yaris Cross, which both come with hybrid drivetrains, the Japanese carmaker seems hell-bent on cementing its position as the Philippines' number-one car manufacturer. It may get a further boost if it decides to bring in the all-new Toyota C-HR, which is due to debut globally on June 26, 2023. Radical styling The C-HR has long had fans in the Philippines

Suzuki Auto Philippines has officially launched the 2023 Suzuki S-Presso with a new Auto Gear Shift (AGS) transmission. The new variant answers the call of its fans and car buyers for a clutchless version of the small hatchback. However, when the Japanese automaker released the automatic S-Presso, it also released the Suzuki Celerio. The latter has the same power output and, most importantly, an automatic variant already available, albeit at a higher price point. So the question now is, is the S

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) bagged numerous accolades at the 2022-2023 Auto Focus People’s & Media’s Choice Awards last Dec. 15, 2022. In a December 2022 press statement, the Japanese carmaker announced that the Brio, City Hatchback, Civic, Accord, and HR-V all won in various categories. These include: Standard Small Hatchback Category: Honda Brio – Best Design, Best Engine Performance, Best Features Standard Subcompact Hatchback Category: Honda City Hatchback – Best Safety Features Stand

Car buyers all over the world have been waiting longer and longer for their new rides to arrive. Many automotive manufacturers point to long-running supply issues with semiconductors, which are used in various car components like engine computers, infotainment systems and even vehicle safety systems. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), the country's largest group of automakers, told AutoFun Philippines that it would consider tying up with the domestic semicon

There are specific reasons for how we choose things. We have a preference for the food we eat. We have a choice in how we dress. We plan our travels because we have priorities. We tend to make choices based on our needs. This is the same when we choose the perfect car for ourselves or others. We match our criteria depending on our needs and wants. Subcompact SUVs are some of the most in-demand vehicles today as they answer our needs and wants. What we need is a vehicle that could accommodate our