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

The Toyota Yaris Cross was recently launched in the Philippines, bridging the gap between the Toyota Raize and the Toyota Corolla Cross. It is also the brand’s most affordable hybrid vehicle, priced below its Corolla Cross counterpart. While we were able to get an initial impression of the Yaris Cross Hybrid during its launch with a quick test drive around Bonifacio Global City, our colleagues from AutoFun Indonesia got more seat time (three days) with the crossover as they were able to take it

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

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has officially launched in the Philippine market, bringing new looks, larger dimensions, a new 137PS, 220Nm 1.2-liter turbo engine, and more features. However, the crossover SUV has also significantly increased in pricing as it now starts at ₱1,793,888 for the entry-level model, with the top-spec variant priced at ₱1.948,888. With that in mind, we have created a list of more affordable alternatives to the Trax. For the list, we will focus on the pricing, but we will still

Toyota is still a dominant force in the international market. According to a global sales research report by JATO Dynamics, five of the Japanese brand's vehicles were in the top 10 best-selling cars in 2022. The Toyota RAV4 scored the top spot with over a million sales recorded, with 43 percent coming from the United States and Canada. The RAV4 was followed closely behind by the Toyota Corolla sedan, the Toyota Camry, the Toyota Hilux, and the Toyota Corolla Cross, which were all in the Top 10.

Toyota has significantly contributed to the popularity and development of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) since it launched the original Toyota Prius in 1997. Over the last decade, the Japanese carmaker has also rolled out a wide range of hybrid cars in the Philippines that offer incredible fuel economy without the range anxiety that battery EVs still get because of insufficient charging stations. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a January 2023 press statement that it is showcasing its