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

The Toyota Innova has a long and storied history in the Philippine market, being a crowd favorite since its introduction nearly 20 years ago. It became one of the stalwarts of the Asian Utility Vehicle segment for its versatility and exceptional ability to meet the needs of the Filipino family. Now, however, the Innova is considered a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and has carved a niche of its own, with very few rivals being able to match its success and renown in the segment. That said, we briefl

Disclosure: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, very kindly lent me a 2022 BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport for five days. The test car came with a half tank of diesel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and a car wash. The notion of “premium” has long been a source of contention in various industries and ideologies. It boils down to this – what’s the point of paying more for something that can be bought for a

Although not as heralded as its other stablemates at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the fact that the BMW iX occupied significant real estate at the German automaker's booth showed that the electric vehicle era for local BMWs has officially begun. Initially pegged at Php 6.29 million (the price is said to be heading a shade under Php 7 million), the Sports ActivityVehicle (BMW-speak for sport-utes) has a 372-kilometer range on a full charge and comes with a wall box charger

Waking up early from late-night work to head again to work is the typical routine of a typical hard-working Filipino. Each day seems to be getting harder than the day before and most of the time, we just wish to be eased at some point. Every fifteenth, there's excitement as we all do love payday, don't we? Some people destress by spending money for a vacation, but some save up for their dream houses and vehicles. Filipino family ties Filipinos are known as one of the most family-oriented countri

Toyota Innova is a 5-door compact multi-purpose vehicle manufactured by the Japanese automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation. Since its first launch in August 2004, the Innova has been one of the most sought-after family cars in several countries throughout the years, especially in the Philippines. Aside from families, it has also been a top choice for businesses. It has gained instant popularity in the country because of its spacious cabin and affordable market price. Toyota Motor Corporation