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

The days of Chery Auto producing half-baked small cars with interiors that came standard with suffocating fumes seem to be long gone. Chery Auto Philippines announced in a September 2023 press statement that its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 series of crossovers both got first place in their respective categories in the J.D. Power China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) rankings. The result of the study was based on the evaluation of 35,155 traditional-fuel vehicle owners who purchased

Sunday morning – chill out at home, do some errands and prepare for our Monday shoot. Well, that was supposed to be the plan. Instead, I’m facing a red velvet cupcake, feeling the fresh daytime breeze brush against my face. The petite pastry is one of the best-sellers at Naro, which is located on the Binmaley Baywalk in Pangasinan. Its rich buttercream complements the crumbly, auburn dough. “In Pangasinense, naro ta ka means ‘I love you,’” said my dear friend and Pangasinan native Zeb Jimenez. T

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is expected to make its Philippine debut on July 19; it will come to the local market with a new exterior, a more technologically advanced interior, and several new features that will make it even more competitive in the segment. Here are the key features you can expect to find on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek once it makes its Philippine debut. Also read: What's new? What you can expect to see with the upcoming 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Exterior Regarding its exterior, the 202

Ford Philippines has seen continued momentum, specifically with one of its new models, the next-generation Ford Territory. The five-seater SUV debuted at the 2023 Manila International Motor Show and became one of the main attractions at the brand’s booth. Since the event, the SUV has sold more than 1,500 units thanks to its powerful yet efficient performance, remarkable new design, premium interior, and a new range of intelligent technologies. To dissect its popularity, Ford Philippines gives yo

Hybrid cars are getting more and more traction in the Philippines, and this is not a fluke or a trend that will dissipate. Of course, there is always the idea that cars running on diesel and petrol will always be preferred but to those who can afford it, a hybrid car seems like a logical choice as gas prices constantly seem to go up every week. Enter Toyota's affordable entry into the hybrid car segment. One that is very familiar to its loyal clientele, is the Toyota Altis. Now, the Altis has si