It's an all-woman-driven Dakar 2024 Astara campaign as the Spanish mobility company is set to field two entries in the treacherous desert race this coming January 5 to 19, 2024. Set to drive the Astara 02 Concept, Laia Sanz and Patricia Pita will have co-drivers Maurizio Gerini and Paolo Boggioni, respectively, to guide them through the 12 stages crossing the Saudi Arabian desert. Astara, for those who do not know yet, is the distributor of Peugeot and GAC in the Philippines. It also operates in

Chery Auto Philippines is ready for the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) on Oct. 19 to 21, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Chinese automaker announced in a press statement that it will preview three new energy vehicles at the event. This comes after the company brought in two electric vehicles (EV) and one plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on September 2023. It showcases the brand’s push for a cleaner and greener future as the Philippine market shifts to o

Jetour Philippines is set to liven up the Cebu Auto Show as it brings its vehicle lineup to the automotive event. The Cebu Auto Show takes place from September 14 to 17 and is an event with multiple car-related activities available, including vehicle displays and more. The auto show is being held at the IC3 Convention Center with it running from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Those interested will be happy to know that Jetour Philippines is set to offer an immersive automotive experience for all attendees

Jetour Global reports it has already reached 720,000 units sold since it was established in 2018. And with production ramping up and more global markets being tapped, the Chinese SUV brand aims to get 500,000 cars sold this year alone. According to a statement released by Jetour Auto Philippines (JAPI), its parent company sold 200,000 vehicles from January to May 2023 and is well on track to achieve its target. Jetour also aims to sell 1,000,000 units by 2025 and 1,270,000 by 2027. JAPI is looki

Following the unveiling of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mild-hybrid on June 2023, another electrified crossover will join the Chinese carmaker’s lineup Chery Auto Philippines announced in a July 2023 press statement that the first batch of the subcompact Chery Tiggo 5x Pro, which will also feature a mild-hybrid powertrain, has arrived in the Philippines. The Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, which were both showcased at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, are expected to officially launc

And just like that, it’s the first week of April! As the Holy Week long weekend approaches, many of you are already finalizing your travel plans. Make sure that you and your car are in tip-top shape for a trouble-free journey. And because it’s Sunday, it’s time for another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! From last week’s focus on big sport-utility vehicles, this week is pretty much all about the beloved crossover. Here are our top five stories from March 27 to April 2, 2023.