The weather seems to have improved this week! All that smog seems to have lessened considerably, while the occasional rain showers help keep things cool in the day or night. This week in motoring seems to have replicated that pleasant climate, with exciting new-car launches and even a rumored new Toyota in the works. Here are your five favorite stories from Oct. 2 to 8, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Toyota Land what? The Toyota Land Cruiser is a name that is a

Toyota Malaysia and Perodua will not stop selling the 2023 Toyota Vios and the Perodua Axia in Malaysia despite the controversy surrounding vehicle chassis development partner Daihatsu's admission of procedural irregularities in its crash testing. Also Read: Daihatsu admits rigging crash test: Next-gen Toyota Wigo and Vios affected According to the president of UMW Toyota Motor (Toyota Malaysia), Datuk Ravindran K., customers who have booked their all-new Toyota Vios or are interested in purchas

With every new generation of vehicles, or even during the middle of its mid-cycle, manufacturers need to offer new toys and features to keep people interested. With the new 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross, the story is no different. Also Read: Here's a peek at the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross ahead of its Jan. 26 launch New looks On the outside, the new 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross looks like a total departure from the Mitsubishi Xpander MPV it’s based on, looking more SUV than even the pre-face

The 2023 Honda WR-V was launched in Indonesia on Nov. 2, 2022 and is poised to take on segment leaders like the Toyota Raize. It shares the same platform as the all-new Honda BR-V, which launches locally on Nov. 21, 2022, and slots under the larger HR-V crossover. Here are some more photos of Honda Cars' newest baby, courtesy of our friends at AutoFun Indonesia who attended the launch. The dash is what you would expect out of a Honda – a sensible layout with a few design flourishes. For the Indo

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev

Toyota Motor Thailand has just launched what is believed to be the 2023 Toyota Vios this morning. Actually, this model is known as the 2023 Toyota Yaris Ativ in Thailand. While it was originally thought that the Toyota Vios and the Yaris Ativ will remain two distinct models, it is now confirmed that Toyota Thailand will cease production of the former. Underpinned by the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform also found in the Toyota Raize, Avanza and Veloz, the Yaris Ativ will cov