The recent “Undas” week gave us all the chance to reflect not only about those who have left us, but also about our own lives. For those who stayed in Metro Manila, it has been a pleasant mix of clear roads, good weather and occasional rain showers. And for those who drove out of town, it was a chance to spend up to a week away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It really makes you wonder about what the Philippines would be like if economic development were spread all throughout the archip

The Toyota Zenix has just launched in the Philippines, adding another 7-seater MPV to the brand’s local lineup of vehicles aside from the older version of the Toyota Innova. It brings two powerplants: a 2.0-liter gasoline variant and a 2.0-liter hybrid model, a new chassis, and a new set of features that weren’t available with the old diesel model. The hybrid variant brings new technology, featuring the brand’s Gen5 Toyota Hybrid system, providing more power and better fuel efficiency than previ

The all-new 2024 Toyota Zenix, yes, Toyota has dropped the Innova name for this one, is set to launch on June 22 for the Philippine market. The new model brings with it two variants that are revolutionary to the nameplate. The first is a new 2.0-liter gasoline-only variant, while the second is the anticipated 2.0-liter hybrid model. The Zenix also rides on a new monocoque chassis design that enhances the comfort and handling of the all-new MPV. But as the new Zenix brings new technology and feat

It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

Buying an electrified vehicle is going to be a whole lot easier, at least in Indonesia. Our friends from AutoFun Indonesia reported that the Indonesian government is finalizing a host of financial incentives for people looking to buy a hybrid-electric or fully electric vehicle (EV). As of press time, an estimated 80 million rupiah (₱283,000) discount may be given to full EV buyers, while hybrid owners may get 40 million (₱141,000) rupiah off. However, these will only be offered to models that ar

Everyone picks affordable yet worthy stuff in a world where earning money and paying bills is not easy. Maybe not for all, but for most of us who wake up to burden ourselves in return for cash. Aside from paying mortgages, rent, food, clothing, electricity, water, and all other needs, we wish to save up for at least an affordable car. A car that would be beneficial for us and will be an answer primarily to our transportation needs. But how do we gauge whether we are on the right track in picking