From Audi to Weltmeister, it seems that every major carmaker is offering a battery-electric vehicle (EV) in the Philippines. Of course, these companies are taking advantage of the zero duties on imported EVs and parts, which has led to huge price drops for many EV models like the Nissan LEAF. There’s also Republic Act 11697 or the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act,” which not only offers non-financial incentives for EV owners, but also provides a roadmap for infrastructure like charging

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC made its global debut on June 2022, but now it's on its way to the Philippine market. This information comes from Mercedes-Benz Philippines, which sent us a launch event invite for the new sport-utility vehicle (SUV) this June 21, 2023. While its specifications have yet to be fully revealed, we expect it to have more technology than its previous iteration and be more luxurious. It will go against the likes of the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 in the local market, making for a

Missed our best stories from last week? Don’t worry – Sundays are for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! We picked the five stories from February 13 to 17, 2023 that you all liked the most. Return of the Tamaraw Like many of you, we were surprised to hear about the return of the Toyota Tamaraw following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trip to Japan earlier this month. Toyota Motor Philippines said it will invest ₱4.4 billion for the new Tamaraw’s production. And it may be based on a conc

Ford Philippines has announced that it has joined forces with global off-road accessories provider ARB to give owners of the next-generation Ford Everest and Ford Ranger access to various off-road parts for their vehicles. The partnership between the two companies offers a wide range of accessories that have undergone evaluation by Ford and ARB engineers to ensure compatibility with the automaker’s next-generation lineup of vehicles. Owners of the next-gen Everest and Ranger will be able to equi

When you're a global superstar like BLACKPINK's Jennie, you can have pretty much anything you want. And when the Korean singer and rapper wanted her dream car, Porsche was glad to oblige by helping her create her Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. Called the "Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for Jennie Ruby Jane," the all-electric supersedan was made with the help of the German carmaker's Sonderwunsch customization program. The company said in a press statement that members of the Sonderwunsch team at Porsche Excl

Most of us have our dream cars. For girls like me, crossovers and small cars are my cups of tea. But it's the other way around for most boys, as they want something aggressive and dominating on the road. And perhaps no other kind of vehicle can be both other than a high-performance pickup truck. Even though several pickup models roam around and outside the city today, one stands out because of its iconic attributes and stance. On- and off-road, there is one pickup that carries itself with self-a