Suzuki Philippines is bringing its Auto Festival to SM City Cabanatuan for some fun-filled events and good vibes, which will be held at the Main Atrium of the mall from October 28 to 29, 2023. Expect at least six of the brand’s iconic Suzuki cars to be at the event, with tons of highly entertaining activities spread over the weekend to Novo Ecijanos and other car enthusiasts from neighboring provinces. These fun-filled games and activities will be held throughout the festival for visitors of all

The current generation Mazda2 has been on sale globally for almost a decade, with a recent done to the model for the Philippine market. The new update gives the solitary hatchback variant a new bumper along with other features that keep it looking fresh and sporty. However, despite these updates, there is no denying that the current generation of the Mazda2 is getting old and is at the prime age for an all-new model to replace it. That said, Mazda Japan has already stated that it will no longer

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

The Hyundai i10 has a relatively short history in the Philippines. It was initially brought in to fight the likes of the Kia Picanto, Toyota Wigo and Honda Brio. However, its time in the Philippine market was short-lived as no new generation arrived. In other markets, the i10 nameplate is still alive and well, as the Hyundai hatchback has recently received a minor update. While the facelift doesn’t bring anything revolutionary to the vehicle's design, it does get a few tweaks to its styling, esp

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev

Toyota Motor Thailand has just launched what is believed to be the 2023 Toyota Vios this morning. Actually, this model is known as the 2023 Toyota Yaris Ativ in Thailand. While it was originally thought that the Toyota Vios and the Yaris Ativ will remain two distinct models, it is now confirmed that Toyota Thailand will cease production of the former. Underpinned by the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform also found in the Toyota Raize, Avanza and Veloz, the Yaris Ativ will cov