Hyundai Philippines is going all-out for October 2023 with the launch of the Hyundai Stargazer X alongside the 2024 Hyundai Custin minivan. The newest variant in the Stargazer MPV lineup has been given a tougher-looking exterior thanks to additions to the vehicle. More rugged Starting with the exterior of the MPV, it now gets more body cladding on the fenders, a different hood design, a revised grille with black accents, a new set of 17-inch wheels and side accents on the rocker panels to help d

Remember when President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. went to Japan last March and received confirmation from Toyota Motors of the Tamaraw nameplate’s return to the Philippines? Well, this could just be it. During AutoFun Philippines' visit to Indonesia, we saw the Toyota Rangga Concept displayed in various guises at the 2023 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS. It offered a glimpse of Toyota’s upcoming commercial vehicle plans for the ASEAN region. Initially showcased during the 60th an

GAC Motor Philippines just launched the all-new GAC GS8 and the GAC Empow, but they revealed more than that at the event. The automaker also revealed its plans for the future, with brand expansion and customer service being their priority. Also read: Revitalized GAC Motor Philippines launches Empow and all-new GS8 Expansion plans in the Philippines GAC Motor Philippines currently has six operational dealerships in the country. However, for 2023 the automaker wants to expand this number to 15, wi

The last time we reported on Spanish-based car distributor Astara, it was finalizing its plans to enter the grueling 2023 Dakar Rally. But the company announced more relevant news in a December 1, 2022 press statement following its formal contract signing with Chinese carmaker GAC Motor in the Philippines. Astara began operations locally on January 2022 and distributes the French car brand Peugeot. The firm also distributes GAC Motor in Peru and Chile. “We are truly honored to continue GAC Motor

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD and Toyota are collaborating on a new EV sedan called the Toyota bZ3. In what looks like the production version of the Toyota bz SDN concept unveiled in 2021, the upcoming EV will run on BYD's FinDreams Battery and electric motors. It will sit on Toyota's new e-TNGA pure electric platform. The rear-wheel drive bZ3 will be produced by FAW Toyota, the joint venture manufacturing plant of Toyota and FAW, based on information released by China's Ministry of

After four years since its launch, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market. This small MPV entry from Mitsubishi Motors is updated for a fresher version this 2022. The Xpander 2022 has a new exterior update, better than last year's version. There are changes in its interior appearance, and the powertrain system has been improved, according to Mitsubishi. The Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 is available in four variants. Its lowest price in the market costs