The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

The 2024 Honda CR-V will reportedly be coming to the Philippine market soon with two new engine options. The first is a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine similar to what you would find on the Honda HR-V and Honda Civic. And the second is a new 2.0-liter hybrid motor. These new powerplants will be game-changers for the CR-V as it will mark the first time turbocharged power has come to the crossover in the country. In addition, Honda Cars Philippines will have a hybrid model again, following

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

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is staging another avalanche of promotions this November. Honda customers are invited to avail of cash and accessories discounts, low all-in down payment schemes, low monthly amortization, and flexible financing options, along with special offers in its "Happy Holideals" program. Low Insurance Rates Included in this new round of customer incentives are special deals for the Honda SENSING Insurance Partnership. Special comprehensive insurance rates will be affo

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is bringing out all its wares at the September 15-18, 2022, Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). However, one question that the Japanese automaker went omerta upon is what all-new model they will unveil at PIMS. The current BR-V was launched at the 2016 PIMS as a completely built-up (CBU) unit. Since then, the brand got produced locally, then reverted to CBU status when HCPI closed its Sta. Rosa (Laguna) plant in early 2020. In addition, fellow ASEAN co

The grayscale object you see above may very well be the world's inaugural clear peek at the all-new, 2023 Honda CR-V. Our first look at the upcoming CR-V is – like most recent Hondas over the last couple of years – through a patent filing, uncovered by Vanhoe Rage. You may recall the Malaysia-bound 2022 Honda HR-V and BR-V were also revealed in the same way. Back to the matter at hand: this sole image affords us a better look at the SUV, and comparing it against previously-spied units lend crede