It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

It’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup – our five hottest stories from last week. As 2023 rolled in, we brought you the latest on major events and the newest on cars and motorcycles. We also presented some great features on automotive trends and tech. Here are your top five from Jan. 2 to 6, 2023. Not just for looks AutoFun Philippines contributor Mark Policarpio studied mechanical engineering in college. And it certainly showed with his comprehensive discussion of body kits, whi

The Philippines is one of the very few countries in Southeast Asia where the concentration of supercars is insanely high. Still, not everyone can afford the fancy exotic cars you see in Interesting Car Spotting PH. So, why not look at some new and attainable vehicles that have graced our market? After all, the Chiron isn’t practical as a daily driver, wouldn’t you agree? Toyota Raize The Toyota Raize is someone’s vague idea of what a turbocharged, Wigo-based SUV should be – the idea of off-road

There are several words that best describe the global oil crisis this year – hilarious, crazy, devastating, pocket-burning, stressful, head-aching, catastrophic, and perhaps a few more we'd rather not mention. Oil price hikes are unpredictable and the figures seem out of the line. I know that each one of us is doing our part to get over this plight. We are all working out alternatives to minimize financial heartbreak. Some have considered public modes of transportation like taking the bus, jeepn

Years back, the Honda Jazz was one of the most popular hatchbacks because of its interior versatility and fuel efficiency. But all things eventually come to an end. Fast forward to today, at this time when sedans and hatchbacks are not as popular as before, there are still car buyers who prefer hatchbacks. But since the Honda Jazz is no longer available, hatchback lovers see the Honda City RS Hatchback as the perfect alternative. It has the looks, the stamina, and the modernity. But there's one

Toyota Innova is a capable multi-purpose vehicle. Because of its enormous abilities, the Innova is often mistaken for a sport utility vehicle. In the Philippines, the Innova is a very popular model fit for families and businesses because of its generous space capacity. It is very seldom to encounter a Filipino who doesn’t know what Toyota Innova looks like, as this model is everywhere in the country. For several years since its launch, the Innova has always been on the top list of best-selling c