The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is one of the most highly awaited models to come to the Philippines. The all-new pick-up truck serves as the successor to the venerable Mitsubishi Strada and will continue the long-time rivalry against the popular but aging Toyota Hilux. And you can reserve one right now, according to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC). The Japanese carmaker announced in an October 2023 press statement that it is accepting pre-orders for the Triton, which will make its of

It may have arrived later than we expected, but the 2024 Nissan Almera is raring to have a go at the updated 2024 Honda City that’s launching on July 13, 2023. Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) officially launched the updated Almera subcompact sedan on July 10, 2023. The latest model gets new styling, which we first featured following its Thailand launch on May 2023, along with greater convenience through NissanConnect Services. NPI said there will be three variants available: EL, VE and VL. Althoug

The next-generation 2023 Toyota Vios recently encountered serious controversy after Daihatsu, Toyota’s partner brand, allegedly falsified crash test results for the sedan. This is related to notches in the door sidings of the Vios and Wigo crash-test units that help prevent injury to occupants in a side impact. However, this modification was not included in the production models, leading to a temporary stoppage of sales in Thailand. However, good news is on the horizon as Thailand’s road transpo

It’s the first Sunday of February – and yes, even I’m still in shock about how fast time flies. As before, it’s time for your weekly dose of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We reviewed the stories that you liked the most from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, 2023. Here are the top five that you chose. 4-year waiting list AutoFun Philippines has reported extensively on the illicit behavior of local Honda Cars dealers related to the 2023 Honda Civic Type R. Some customers told us that “bidding wars” a

As the average Filipino family grows, the need for a car that can fit them all grows as well. In the past, the minimum requirement was five - dad, mom, two kids, and maybe a grandparent or the househelp. Today, the average Filipino buyer needs to consider at least six seats when buying a vehicle - dad, mom, at least two kids, the nanny, and possibly both grandparents. Not only that but because of the modern family's versatility in income - possibly from both a steady job and a family business -

The Hyundai Stargazer recently broke cover and became the latest model to enter the hotly contested subcompact MPV category. With the headstart enjoyed by the likes of the Toyota Avanza and Rush, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Suzuki Ertiga, and another newcomer, the Nissan Livina, Hyundai’s affordable seven-seater has a lot to prove to sway Filipinos toward its fold. During our brief afternoon with the Hyundai Stargazer, we noticed how some of its design, technical, and safety feat