The weather seems to have improved this week! All that smog seems to have lessened considerably, while the occasional rain showers help keep things cool in the day or night. This week in motoring seems to have replicated that pleasant climate, with exciting new-car launches and even a rumored new Toyota in the works. Here are your five favorite stories from Oct. 2 to 8, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Toyota Land what? The Toyota Land Cruiser is a name that is a

The wait is almost over! The arrival of Australia's first-ever Toyota Hilux GR Sport is set for this September. And by the looks of it, the Ford Ranger Raptor should be worried. With a starting price of just $73,990 plus on-road costs (around ₱2.7 million), the HiLux GR Sport is not your average pick-up truck or the Hilux GR-S we've come to know, for that matter. Oh no! The Hilux GR Sport is packed with mind-boggling upgrades, including the most powerful diesel engine ever seen in a Hilux, a bee

Ford Motor Company is using the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) to showcase new versions of its popular models. Such is the case with the 2023 Ford Ranger Stormtrak and our colleagues from AutoFun Thailand were on hand to take us on a tour. The new variant bridges the gap between the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and the Ford Ranger Raptor. It is a sportier version of the Wildtrack but gets more features, special deals, and a different interior. Sportier exterior Starting with the outside, t

You read that headline right – a Toyota Raize for as little as PhP 10,110 a month. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a press statement that it is offering a wide range of promos for its popular subcompact crossover throughout November 2022. Those who get the company’s “Pay Light” option, where you give a 50-percent downpayment and pay the balance for 60 months, can get that low amortization for a Raize G CVT. If you need seven seats, TMP said a Veloz G CVT under the “Pay Light” option

If you live in the "Queen City of the South" and you've been dying to test the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest, then you're in luck. Ford Philippines announced in a press statement that it will hold its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test-drive event at SM City Seaside Cebu on Oct. 28-30, 2022. Similar to the legs in Pampanga and Davao, the event features a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the Ranger and Everest. "We

If a person is planning on acquiring a pickup truck, most likely, that person is planning to have an off-road adventure. In some circumstances, some people need a pickup truck to move several pieces of stuff across cities. But with whatever they are planning to do with a pickup truck like the Mazda BT-50, it is necessary to know its pros and cons to gauge whether it would be the perfect fit for their needs and wants. Here are some of the pros and cons of the 2022 Mazda BT-50: Pros It is the most