The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

Disclosure: GAC Motor Philippines lent us the 2023 GAC Empow GE for one week with a full gas tank and access to its loaded RFID cards. It's a bold statement to say that something from China can give the Honda Civic, an established nameplate, a run for its money. This might be the case for the 2023 GAC Empow GE, as it ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a sporty sedan. Hear me out, though, because I know there is still a lot of controversy over Chinese vehicles, especially with the re

Toyota Motor Philippines has officially launched the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross, it's newest crossover to join its local lineup of cars. The new vehicle brings RAV4-like styling but on a more compact page. It also brings a new 1.5-liter hybrid powerplant that promises excellent fuel economy while maintaining performance. That said, Toyota allowed us to test drive the Toyota Yaris Cross right after its launch to enable us to get a few quick first impressions of the vehicle. The short test drive cour

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has set up an electrifying display at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall as part of its partnership with Sony Pictures for the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” A unique Hyundai Mobility Experience set up can be enjoyed by fans of the franchise and mallgoers from June 23 to 25. The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film features several future mobility concept EVs from the South Korean automaker. The movie showcases the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the flying versio

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may not have four hummingbirds, three French hens, and two turtle doves, but it has enough deals to fill your 12 days of Christmas with cars. In a December 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it is offering three promos for 12 Toyota models until Dec. 31, 2022. These include: Pay Low – 15-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay, includes free insurance, three-year LTO registration with no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to

The competition is tough in determining the best car model in a particular segment as several factors are considered and weighed to pick the best in the class. First of all, we consider its safety and security features, innovative features, its price, its overall aesthetic appeal, and its powertrain components. As car manufacturers promise a lot upon introducing their new models, the competition and expectations have gotten fiercer. But among the listed criteria, one of the most important and re