A 2023 Nissan Ariya electric vehicle (EV) has been spotted undergoing road testing in Malaysia. Thanks to our friends from sister publication WapCar, we got photos of the battery-electric crossover on the go. Unlike typical test mules covered in camouflage to conceal the vehicle's identity and body lines, the Ariya was hiding in plain sight, which may point to a launch in Malaysia soon. This could also mean that the Ariya could be making its way to other ASEAN countries, with the Philippines bei

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

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

And just like that, it’s the final Sunday of April! After all of us have been roasted this entire month, it seems more and more powerful rains are coming in. Although these will certainly help us cool off, there’s also a chance of contending with floods that go past our ears. Despite the looming showers, some of our stories this past week were certainly hot. Check out your five favorites from April 24 to 28, 2023 on this edition of AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. ₱800K off! When the price

Nissan wants you to make the most out of your Electric Vehicle (EV), as it hosted a panel discussion about its Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology and its EV ecosystem. The Japanese brand aims to fully use the potential of its electric vehicles from their battery packs and beyond while being environmentally friendly. To achieve this, the Japanese company is adopting various sustainability measures along with its push toward electric mobility. Charging the way for the future Nissan believes th

Over the past decade, an oft-repeated but rarely turned into concrete action posit of the local auto industry was a need to shift to electric and hybrid cars. The 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) showed attendees that the shift above wasn't just idle chat. Pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs) were highlights of more than one automaker at PIMS. For example, Kia's EV6 full-electric compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was front and center at the