The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

Have you ever wanted to have your brand-new Toyota Wigo, but you can’t handle heavy monthly payments? Toyota Motor Philippines said in a January 2023 press statement that you can bring home the Wigo 1.0 E M/T at just ₱6,256 a month through its Pay Light option, which requires a 50-percent downpayment and 60 months amortization. The same financing plan means you can also have a Toyota Veloz 1.5 G CVT at ₱13,210 a month or a Toyota Rush E 1.5 M/T at ₱10,724 a month. The Pay Light option is availab

With the impending launch of the Hyundai Stargazer, Filipino subcompact MPV buyers will again be given another option to choose from in this hotly contested category. Along with the Suzuki Ertiga, the Toyota Veloz and Avanza, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, and the recently launched Nissan Livina, you can see how car manufacturers are going after a bigger slice of this growing pie. The trend is also evident around the ASEAN region, with PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia recently unveiling the

Most of the time, people want to stand out, be it the latest phone or new clothing. But there are instances when going where the crowd is, is the best option. Not because you wanted to blend in, but because they've made decision-making easy for you. When it comes to vehicles, there's always the luxurious Rolls Royce for the elite. However, if you wanted a better value for your money, it's best to follow where the crowd is to have an idea of their perspective. Why do you think the majority of Fil

A car that needs not much introduction – but is deserving of one. We are going to take a look at non-other than the new Toyota Vios 2022. This subcompact sedan entry by the Japanese maker Toyota continuously slays the Philippine automobile market by being the best-selling car of its class. Available from Php681,000 to Php1,035,000, Filipinos prefer the Vios over its subcompact sedan competitors - Honda City and Nissan Almera. The model’s offer - is a mix of style, functionality, and affordabilit

The 2020 Toyota Vios facelift has strong competition from not just B-segment sedan rivals like the Honda City and Nissan Almera. If you’re convinced about buying a sedan - which is completely understandable for reasons explained here - and you’re eyeing on the Toyota Vios facelift, here are its pros and cons. Pros Great value-for-money Most comfortable in class Competent handling Cons Lacks telescopic adjustment Not as fuel-efficient as rivals Slowest in class Pros – Great value-for-money The To