Last night, July 19, 2023, SAIC Motor Philippines (SMP) formally introduced itself to its dealer principals, bankers, and stakeholders as the new distributor of MG vehicles in the country. After months of speculation, SMP, the fully-owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, reportedly China’s largest car manufacturer, finally broke cover. The event officially confirmed its takeover of the MG brand and business starting today, July 20, 2023. As we reported in May, SMP replaces The Coven

The country’s premier rallycross event is back for 2023, kicking off on February 26, 2023, at the Driftwoods Action Park in Indang, Cavite. The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) announced in a press statement that “an exciting 2023 season” awaits participants and fans, especially with the return of stage dirt rally events after five years. PHRX is a time-trial event where competitors get three heats on closed dirt courses. However, only the two fastest times are added and ranked to find the cl

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, known as the Mitsubishi Strada locally, was spied undergoing road testing in Thailand. Spy shots of the pickup truck were posted online by the Facebook account MZ Crazy Cars. While the vehicle was covered in heavy camouflage to hide its body lines, we can see that the new Strada/Triton is boxier and broader than its current iteration. Mitsubishi Strada is one of the older pickup trucks in the Philippines; its other rivals have already entered newer generations, with t

John Karlo "JK" Pelayo is a man on a mission. He must drive a stock Honda Jazz GK manual, equipped with only 15-inch wheels, performance tires and high-temperature brake pads, around Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) in two minutes and 10 seconds. But why? “It's the thrill of getting that desired result, that euphoric feeling of getting it done,” JK told AutoFun Philippines. “So if you're able to get it or, at least, get near it, there’s that feeling of satisfaction that you're able to achieve such

How do you have fun? Some people take time off work to go to a peaceful beach and lay under the sun. That sounds relaxing. On the other hand, other people relax under the melody of their favorite songs. But others spend their time having fun outdoors on off-road adventures. Whichever kind of fun you want among these three, the Nissan Navara covers them. This high-performance pickup promises nothing but a comfortable off-road experience. The word of mouth you hear about the incredible comfort the

As surprising as it may sound, it is actually possible for car buyers in Philippines to purchase a new car cheaper than open-market countries like Australia. In this article, we will be taking a look at the three best 4x4 pick-up trucks in Philippines. 2020 Mitsubishi Strada – Handsome looks, good prices (2020 Mitsubishi Price and Specs | Gallery) The first is the 2020 Mitsubishi Strada – a surprisingly well-packaged 4x4 pick-up truck that is priced quite close to an open market. In Philippines,