“In this business, you gotta have a tough skin.” This is what Visor.Ph Editor-in-Chief Vernon Sarne told me at last week's BMW M2 launch event. Chief, as I fondly call him to this day (he got me to join Top Gear Philippines magazine as a cover photographer and writer back in 2010), has seen it all and has been through wars ordinary people would have waived the white flag early on. The mental and physical stress this job entails can be too much for someone who cares about his craft. So when we he

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

The Mazda CX-90 is set to launch soon, bringing the brand’s latest hybrid technology and styling. To celebrate this occasion and to build up hype for the vehicle, Mazda has released a short, unboxed teaser video for the Mazda CX-90. The Mazda CX-90 is the brand’s first widely available electric vehicle, promising a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a new inline-six gasoline engine. While January 12, 2023, was reportedly the unveiling date, Mazda has chosen to reveal the vehicle to the world at a di

If you're raring to test drive the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, you'd better head to the Activity Park of Ayala Malls Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna this weekend, August 26 to 28, 2022. The second leg of the Ford Island Conquest test drive will feature the two latest models in Ford's pickup and SUV lineup. The 3-day test drive event will not only have a dynamic display of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest but will also let you have a go at them with on-road test

In line with the latest automotive innovations in vehicles today, Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota introduced one of its award-winning crossover vehicles - Rav4 in a hybrid version. In the past years, Rav4 has received numerous accolades because of its powerful road performance. Aside from its remarkable performance reputation, it now comes in a hybrid system that will be efficient and versatile for its users. According to its test drivers, the new Rav4 HEV still has its classic strength

We've known that car shape design is a part of designing car, but you may not know that it's just one of the small part of car design. What else more? The material selection for the car exterior and interior, the textures of the car are all the critical parts of making a car. But have you ever wondered whom to decide the colour or the texure? Geely gave us an insight into how colours are decided in their Geely Design studio in Shanghai, China. The department is called the Geely Design China’s Co