We may not have it in the Philippines yet, but the 2023 Honda WR-V always attracts attention when we write about it. The WR-V is Honda Cars’ smallest crossover and is aimed squarely at the Toyota Raize. It also features better safety equipment and a stronger engine than its Toyota rival. But what’s it like out on the road? Our friends at WapCar Thailand have tested the new WR-V to see if it’s a worthy adversary to the Raize. Fun to drive The Honda WR-V makes for a great city car because of its s

Continuously variable transmissions (CVT) have slowly begun to replace traditional automatic gearboxes in modern vehicles. CVTs provide a near-infinite number of “gear ratios” vehicles can use to optimize fuel economy and daily driving performance. It lets the engine operate at its most efficient range by assigning ratios according to driving conditions. Now that CVTs have become mainstream, this gearbox is seeing new versions of itself as automakers adapt and further enhance this new technology

If you've been itching to be one of the first people to get your hands on the all-new Honda BR-V, it's time to get your checkbooks ready. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced in an October 2022 press statement that it all of its dealers are now accepting reservations for the upcoming compact seven-seater. AutoFun Philippines contacted some HCPI dealers, who said customers can put down a reservation deposit of at least PHP 5,000. The registered owner must also present at least one valid I

Ford Philippines is heading south for the fourth leg of its Ford Island Conquest test-drive event. The carmaker said in a press statement that it will be held at the Annex Event Center of SM City Davao on Oct. 7-9, 2022. The previous leg was in Pampanga on Sept. 23-25, 2022. As before, visitors can experience the full capabilities of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest in the water-wading course. They can also check the dynamic display and try out Ford’s latest vehicles in the on-ro

A preview of the 2023 Honda BR-V can be seen at PIMS Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) highlights safety and advanced technology at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). With the theme “Joyful, Safer World,” the Honda exhibit featured the launch of the All-New HR-V RS Turbo grade and the preview of the highly anticipated all-new 2023 Honda BR-V which will be officially available for the Philippine market very soon. The HR-V RS Turbo ads a premium finish to the HR-V lineup. The la

With the vastly soaring fuel prices all over the globe today, dragging around a high-consuming car would just cause a lot of a burden, instead of easing yourself by the idea of having your means of transportation. That is why fuel economy plays a vital role in deciding what vehicle you should get, as you want your next vehicle to help you and not burden you. Although of course, some highly capable individuals don't mind how their car burns fuel easily. But in most cases and most people, it matte