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

"After many successful years, Mazda will discontinue CX-9 for the US market following the 2023 model year. Offering a unique blend of utility, performance, design and premium sensibilities, CX-9 proved to be a very capable family vehicle paving the way for Mazda’s next generation of vehicles, like the first-ever 2024 CX-90. Mazda’s deep-rooted commitment to deliver the best human-centric experience has remained at the very heart of our business and can be seen in the continual evolution of our v

Turbodiesel sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) like Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Toyota Fortuner may rule Philippine roads, but this country will always have a soft spot for American iron. Since the late-1990s, V8-powered Leviathans like the Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Suburban have maintained a small yet commanding presence in our streets, guzzling unleaded like there was no tomorrow. But Ford decided to shoehorn a turbocharged V6 into the Expedition to accommodate the demand for better fu

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And we assume that you're reading this because you have an affinity for cars too. And for you, driving with your date is an experience worth cherishing. So setting up the perfect date with your significant other or potential person of affection, wheels included, ranks high on your priority list. It isn't easy to arrive on time for a rendezvous – and thus impress your selected would-be partner if you don’t have an automobile to bring you and your bae to

After weeks of teaser videos and images, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda USA) has finally uncovered the 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row large crossover. Built on Mazda's all-new large platform, the Mazda CX-90 will be made available in the US market to replace the CX-9 with an all-new electrified powertrain that will feature the brand's new inline-six turbo motor and a plug-in hybrid. As with every other Mazda model, the CX-90 is designed with the driver in mind. It will also be able to seat u

With no word yet as to when, or if, it will be available in the Philippines, the Mazda CX-60 has already received an award in its homeland. Because of its Driving Position Support and Driver Emergency Response technologies, the rear-wheel drive Mazda CX-60 has been selected for the "2022-2023 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award. Driver monitoring to the next level The Mazda CX-60 was launched early this year as a larger, more powerful, and more premium crossover to co