Italian car brands have been well-known in the Philippines for long occupying the zenith of automotive aspiration. Even the biggest ignoramus will perk up when he or she hears words like Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. These brands not only produce some of the fastest supercars and hypercars on Earth, but also represent a lifestyle brimming with the trappings of immense wealth and cosmopolitan sophistication. But when supercar owners need a more practical car that remains eye-wateringly brisk

The current-generation Mazda CX-5 has been in the market since 2017. The 5-seater crossover is reaching its 6th year on the market, putting it at the ripe age for a replacement. Most car manufacturers tend to replace their vehicles every five years to introduce new designs and technologies along with a new generation. Mazda has yet to reveal the launch date of the all-new model, but it has confirmed that the new CX-5 will be in showrooms alongside its brothers, the Mazda CX-50 and the Mazda CX-9

Recent rumblings in the automotive industry talk about Chinese brands changing management hands. And from what we've heard, there will be a few. But why do the principals feel the sudden need to come in lock, stock, and barrel to take over the Filipino-run local distributorships? Haven't they done enough to promote the brand? Did the distributors fall short of sales targets? Or have the distributors failed in the perception game despite the uptick in Chinese-made cars' build, tech and quality in

Toyota Motor Philippines offers a wide range of hybrid-electric vehicles for car buyers who aren’t quite ready to go full-electric. But another Japanese carmaker plans to enter the local hybrid market – one that has been developing these types of cars for almost as long as Toyota. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) assistant vice president Misa Abe told AutoFun Philippines that the company plans to offer more than one hybrid model starting 2023. She also mentioned that these will be hybrids that

A road crash is one of the biggest disasters any motorist can face. And it’s not just the hassle of delayed journeys and repair costs. A road crash can also result in life-altering injuries or, worse, death. Although none of us intentionally go out crashing our cars, modern traffic conditions have made things challenging even for the most careful and astute drivers. That’s where active safety systems come in. Unlike passive safety systems like seatbelts and airbags, which minimize the harm that

To say that the 8th edition of the country’s only industry-organized automotive fest, the Philippine International Motor Show is hotly anticipated is an understatement. With various manufacturers already seeding their hero cars on display at PIMS, and with the help of our friends from www.wapcar.my, we summarize what you can expect to see when you pay a visit to the World Trade Center in Pasay City this weekend. Nissan The big-spending Japanese brand isn’t holding back when marketing their wares