One look at the landscape changes that have happened to our roads makes it clear that Chinese cars are here to stay, regardless of how many Filipinos try to resist. They’re affordable, powerful, well-equipped, and in many cases, quite stylish. But have you ever noticed how many seem so similar under the skin? Eagle-eyed buyers will note that many cars sourced from China have engines that rarely exceed 1500cc, whether in turbocharged or naturally aspirated guise. That’s not for convenience’s sake

Disclosure: The Covenant Car Company, Inc., which is the official importer and distributor of MG in the Philippines, lent us a 2023 MG GT Sport for 7 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and RFID load. I must make a confession – I have never liked condiments. I don’t eat mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce and even gravy. Although many of you may feel light-headed at the thought of having a “plain” cheeseburger, I di

The Isuzu mu-X has been in the Philippines for quite some time now since it initially launched in 2021. Fast forward to 2023, and Isuzu Philippines has given its famous 7-seater turbo diesel SUV a minor update with changes to its exterior equipment. Interestingly, the updated mu-X arrived in the Philippines before its pickup truck brother, the Isuzu D-MAX (Specs | News), which recently got a facelift in Thailand. What are the updates? The 2023 Isuzu mu-X remains the same in its shape and exterio

There will always be a market for the seven-seater sport-utility vehicle (SUV), as long as people want to take the whole family on a road trip during long weekends. Be it on the coastal roads of Ilocos or the twisty mountain roads of Rizal, these three-row behemoths will always be a common sight. But what’s the best seven-seater SUV for you and your loved ones? Here are five of the market’s best that you can consider. The fan favorite: Toyota Fortuner As it has been for nearly 20 years, the Toyo

More and more Filipinos are choosing SUVs over other vehicles out in the local market as space is essential if you want to go places with the whole family. With the rapidly soaring popularity of the segment, you would see several comparison reviews among rivals to figure out which is better than the other. But, will the 2022 version of the vehicles you are eying be really better than their outgoing versions? 2022 Isuzu mu-X When it comes to premium-level offerings, Isuzu mu-X has always been com

Isuzu mu-X has always been a part of most automobile buyers' SUV shortlist as it always plays a huge role in making the competition a lot fiercer. Although it doesn't have the crown as the best-selling SUV in the local market, it stands in a good spot in terms of performance, durability, functionalities, and aesthetics. The 2022 Isuzu mu-X is available starting at Php1,590,000 up to Php2,450,000, which makes it a bit pricey compared to its other rivals in the market, but not the most expensive i