The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is one of the hottest commodities on the local new-car market, especially with the monumental mark-ups that dealers have been piling on the sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But the LC300’s days of ruling the roost (and thus, holding buyers hostage with pricing) may soon be numbered with the latest generation of its long-running Japanese rival, the Nissan Patrol. Australian automotive publication Drive secured spyshots of the upcoming Patrol undergoing testing in the Uni

Sunlight, finally! I never thought that I’d actually miss getting hot and sweaty from the searing heat. But I suppose that over a week of stormy weather (and alarming floods) makes the heart grow fonder of the Sun. But the maelstroms don’t seem to have dampened your desire for the latest crossovers, which were among our five hottest stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Bring on the XForce(?) The dramatic-looking Mitsubishi XFC Concept always se

If the January 2023 global debut of the five-door Suzuki Jimny sport-utility vehicle (SUV) was a pleasant surprise, then prepare for a “shocker” with this new variant. Our friends at sister publication WapCar Malaysia reported that Suzuki is planning to roll out an electric-vehicle (EV) version of the Jimny by 2024. According to a presentation by the company, the small SUV will be one of five battery EVs that it will introduce in Europe by next year. The Jimny is currently offered with two gasol

The Suzuki Jimny 5-door made its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo in India. This comes after months of speculation, spy shots, and rumors about the 5-door version of the famous Suzuki SUV circulating the internet. Now that it is officially unveiled, we can see that it retains the same design as the regular 3-door version but with a few upgrades to complement the extra length and increased cabin space. Also Read: 5 reasons a Suzuki Jimny is just as fun as a Ford Ranger Raptor How does it look? The Suz

As the average Filipino family grows, the need for a car that can fit them all grows as well. In the past, the minimum requirement was five - dad, mom, two kids, and maybe a grandparent or the househelp. Today, the average Filipino buyer needs to consider at least six seats when buying a vehicle - dad, mom, at least two kids, the nanny, and possibly both grandparents. Not only that but because of the modern family's versatility in income - possibly from both a steady job and a family business -

Like there are different character levels in your favorite role-playing game, there are also vehicle classes that differentiate the roles of various car models. The sedan can accommodate up to five full-grown adults, a heavy-duty pickup truck that can typically lift around 800 kilos of cargo weight, and a sports car that is perfect for motorsport enthusiasts. But the most popular vehicle class in the Philippines is the SUV segment, a staple choice for families and individuals looking for a spaci