Disclosure: GAC Philippines lent us a 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom R-Style unit with a full gas tank for seven days. When GAC Philippines launched the 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom, it set its sights on the very lucrative subcompact crossover segment. The new crossover would have to fight against established nameplates such as the Geely Coolray, MG ZS-T, and the Changan CS-35 Plus. However, the automaker was confident it could take on these established players thanks to the specifications it brought in with the ne

Back when I was a kid, having a turbocharger meant you had a car with plenty of grunt. These were the days of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5, the GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R and even the 993 Porsche 911 Turbo – all high-performance machines that used forced induction to make their magic happen. Nowadays, turbos are popping up even in subcompact sedans like the Honda Civic supposedly in the name of better efficiency and higher fuel economy. But owning a turbocharged

When Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) launched the 2023 Honda BR-V, it knew it had a hit on its hands and had to prepare for the eventual demand for the seven-seater. It's why the Japanese automaker brought in a large shipment of units to ensure all orders and reservations for the car were met. It was also a preemptive measure to ensure that customers get their cars and to prevent supply chain issues similar to the Honda HR-V, where there's a long waiting period developed to get your hands on a

Another weekend, another edition of AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We’ve been seeing a lot of new models coming out in other parts of the world, many of which may find their way to our shores. Check out the top five stories from March 13 to 17, 2023. Bring it in, Honda! The Honda WR-V is the strongest predator of the Toyota Raize. And following its global debut in Indonesia, it’s now in Thailand, too. Sporting mechanicals from the Honda City and Honda BR-V, the WR-V is the littlest crosso

In late November of 2022, Honda introduced a new 5-seater crossover that would go up against the Kia Stonic and the Toyota Raize in the form of the 2023 Honda WR-V. The Japanese automaker has announced that it will bring the new model to Thailand with a launch date set for March 10, 2023. The move to launch the vehicle in the land of smiles could indicate that it is coming to the Philippines could be a possibility. The new vehicle brings SUV styling similar to what you see on the Honda BR-V (Spe

We, motoring journalists, have all had our fun exploring the all-new 2023 Honda BR-V, but now it’s your turn! Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced in a November 2022 press statement that it would hold mall exhibitions of the BR-V from Nov. 24 to 30, 2022. These locations include: SM Center Urdaneta Central (Nov. 24-27) Robinsons Ilocos (Nov. 24-27) SM City Clark (Nov. 24-27) SM City Batangas (Nov. 24-27) SM City Naga (Nov. 24-27) SM City Cebu (Nov. 24-27) SM City Davao (Nov. 24-27) Alaba