Honda Cars Philippines Inc. said on March 2023 that it would bring in a hybrid model this year, following the phaseout of the Honda Legend luxury sedan a few years ago. The Japanese carmaker has made good on its promise with the launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the brand’s venerable crossover would be launched with an electrified powertrain. The top-spec CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline

Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

Think Jaguar and many of us recall glamorous luxury cars with acres of polished timber and vast swathes of buttery-soft leather. Whether it was the Mark 2, the Mark X or the XJ6, these sleek saloons, with their plush and stylish cockpits, made their German counterparts from BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz look like staid and upright boxes. Younger car lovers, meanwhile, would recognize “Jags” like the record-breaking XJ220 and the F-Type for their standout styling and blistering performance. But for

They say that if you don't look back at your car after you've parked it, then you've bought the wrong car. It sounds rather simplistic, but we must admit that there is quite a bit of truth. Here are some head turners on display at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show that would make anyone's garage a wonderful, happy place. Toyota GR 86 Branded with the Gazoo Racing badge that celebrates Toyota's racing spirit, the GR 86 comes in with better steering feedback and sharper handling. It is a

The Honda City has undergone massive transformation throughout its seminal history. It started in 1981 with the first quirky "Tallboy" design concept, featuring an innovative seating arrangement for passengers. Then in 1986, the second-generation City hunched down to a "crouching form" with a low and wide stance uniquely outfitting its appearance. I remember when... But the third generation city in 1996 introduced the nameplate to the Filipino consciousness. Designed to be a basic sedan for emer

When deciding what vehicle to get, we consider different factors. We also check what most car buyers look for and see if the trend suits you. In our present time, the choice of automobile is trending towards subcompact crossover SUVs. It has become one of the most in-demand car segments in the past few years. Following the trend, car manufacturers are eager to introduce new subcompact crossovers in the market now and then, and American automaker Chevrolet is no exception. In late 2021, Chevy int