Lest we forget, the dry season is officially here, hence the sweltering heat we’ve been having this past week. It’s almost as hot as our stories for March 20 to 26, 2023, which all generally shared one theme – “big” cars. Here’s a look back at the five stories you loved the most in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. CR-V Hybrid coming soon? The first big car we have on the lineup is the all-new Honda CR-V, which debuted at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2023. For the

We at AutoFun Philippines believe that having a narrow car is conducive to couple closeness. One advantage of having four-wheeled means of transport is that the cockpit (i.e., the front interior area) usually seats two and that the means to enhance intimacy (i.e., the air-conditioning and infotainment controls, plus the glovebox and a number of storage bins or cupholders) are within easy reach of either front occupant. That said, it helps a lot if the lateral distance between the front seats is

Would you go for a radically new car or stick with a tried and tested one? The Philippine market has been enamored with the proven Toyota Vios, and we have seen that for the last two decades. And it is not just because of its affordability, but also because of the brand's solid reputation. But how about you? What's your take? Would you go for the tried and tested like the Toyota Vios? Or would you venture with the radically new Honda City? Which is more promising on the road, and which will stan

When you gas up your car, what do you feel? Do you get excited as you are about to go on another driving adventure? Or are you in shock because of the horrifying fuel prices these days? Whatever you feel in that regard, the reality remains that the constant fuel price hikes will affect our overall travel satisfaction and experience. Some have had to cut off their travel expenditures to lessen fuel expenses while others just forego leisure activities outside the city. However, you don't have to r

Looking back when the Hyundai Accent was just first introduced in 1994, a lot has improved and changed throughout the years. Back then, Hyundai offers the Accent in hatchback and sedan. But for this year, Hyundai has decided to launch the model in a subcompact sedan type of vehicle only. This South Korean-made car model has gained popularity in the Philippines along with its competitors in the automotive market. This may not be the best in its class, but its twenty-eight years of existence on th

Electrification is the future and Toyota is well aware of that. The Japanese manufacturer is reportedly planning to electrify the next-generation Toyota Vios, codenamed D92A. A recent report from Philippines media AutoIndustriya mentioned that Toyota has plans to fit the Daihatsu-developed e:Smart Hybrid powertrain into the next-generation Toyota Vios, as well as the equally-new Toyota Avanza. Why Daihatsu’s e:Smart Hybrid and not Toyota’s THS? The next-gen Toyota Vios will adopt the simpler, le