What splendid weather we’ve had this past week! Clear skies, no volcanic smog, and rain showers every once in a while to keep us from getting overheated. It feels like summer in the “-ber” months. Something else that was rather heated was your reception to our stories from the last week. Here are your favorite five from October 9 to 15, 2023, in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Go, go ATTO 3! Even though it has the name of a children’s cartoon character, the BYD ATTO 3 e

Another point for Tesla! Nissan US has become the first Japanese automaker that lets you charge with Tesla's proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug type. Nissan's adoption of the Tesla EV plug standard now allows customers looking for charging stations to have an easier time, as it will enable them to gain access to the American EV-maker's wide network of supercharging stations. The agreement between Tesla and Nissan sees that from 2024, NACS charging adapters will be fitted to

Earlier this year, we reported that Nissan Philippines would lower the 2023 Nissan LEAF price to around ₱1.9 million. We initially suspected the Japanese automaker would initiate the price change at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show. However, it kept the price at ₱2,798,000 until after the event. On April 22, 2023, Nissan Philippines released a press statement stating that it changed the pricing for the 2023 Nissan LEAF as it now costs ₱1,998,000. The price change can be attributed to Exec

EVs in the Philippines are starting to make their way into the public consciousness. What before was just one is now several, with more on the way, not forgetting that they’re bringing their hybrid cousins with them to the party. But what EVs are even available in the country? Nissan Leaf So the OG EV in the country is the Nissan Leaf. As the first to be sold, it was a lightning bolt to the other car companies operating here, telling them, “Hey. The Philippines is gearing up to welcome EVs. If y

The Big Apple is following the lead of California as New York's governor announces that the state will only allow zero-emissions vehicles to be sold in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul, in a Tweet, shared that "All new vehicles sold in New York must be zero emissions by 2035." "By revving up our clean transportation transition and making major investments to make EVs more accessible, we’re supercharging our fight against climate change," Hochul said in her Tweet. This announcement includes passe

One significant factor affecting our way of living is fuel prices. The production and prices of some commodities rely on it. With the continuously rising fuel prices nowadays, people are seeking transportation alternatives to ease the burden. That is why automobile manufacturers are working double-time to develop innovative ways to replace fossil fuels. Hence why Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been becoming popular. We have seen some hybrid vehicles in the past few years where automakers combine t