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

We are officially in the second half of 2023! And it seems both car and motorcycle manufacturers have not run out of steam – seemingly hurling out new models left and right. This week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup looks at vehicles that are on their way and vehicles that have already made their way. Here are your five favorite stories from July 3 to 9, 2023. Little engine, little price The all-new Toyota Wigo is making its Philippine debut on July 14, 2023. After a little digging, we co

The Subaru XV remains one of the most popular models of local Subaru importer Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Essentially a jacked-up Subaru Impreza hatchback, the XV combines good interior space, generous ground clearance, and the company’s trademark Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. An all-new version of the XV (also known as the Crosstrek) was officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show on February 2023. Subtle exterior changes The 2024 Crosstrek may ride on an all-new platform, but styling re

Toyota Motor Philippines has increased the price of the Toyota Corolla Cross, and Toyota Hilux for 2023. This marks the second time Toyota has increased the pricing of the Hilux since their recent spec upgrade in August 2022. Why the price increase? The Toyota Hilux now gets local data communication modules (LDCM) connected to the car’s electronic control unit that lets the vehicle send data like fuel level, warnings, and kilometer readings to the brand’s local and regional servers. All variants

When we talk about prices, we talk about advantages. If we are about to let go of a thousand pesos out of our pockets, what would we get out of it? And if we are to spend more than a million pesos, like a house or a vehicle? How about forking out a whopping PHP2,038,000 for a then brand new Ford Ranger Raptor? Would it have been worth your hard-earned money? Based on looks, the Ford Ranger Raptor has what it takes to cost more than a regular pickup. Certainly more than a regular car. The finish

The previous version of the Chevrolet Trailblazer left an impressive impression when it comes to road performance. Now that the Trailblazer has been overhauled to line up in the subcompact crossover class, several people are wondering whether its performance is still as impressive as before. Luckily, some people have tried driving the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer already to give us an insight into how it performs on the road. Since the new Trailblazer is in a front-wheel-drive configuration, it ma