Yet another BYD vehicle has been crash-tested and has passed with flying colors. Aside from the BYD Dolphin, which also got a 5-star rating, the BYD Seal was tested and received a similarly high score. They were both tested by the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), which follows closely in the testing systems of the European NCAP. Both BYD electric vehicles (EVs) were also tested under the newest protocols. Like other NCAP tests, the ANCAP consists of four categories: adult occupant

The 2024 Toyota Wigo recently made its debut in the Philippine market. It brings with it a new body design, a new chassis, a familiar engine, and a new transmission. It retains its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine but has done away with its 4-speed automatic and has replaced it with a continuously variable transmission, increasing its fuel efficiency. However, it has kept a special feature from the older model that new and old drivers will appreciate, adding another layer of safety to the small hatch

Simulator racing (sim racing for short) has grown immensely in popularity, especially when the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 meant trackdays and races were temporarily shuttered. Among the biggest sim racing organizers is Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), which has extended the success of its long-running Toyota GAZOO Racing Vios Cup one-make series into the digital world. TMP announced in a June 2023 press statement that it will broadcast Round 1 of the Toyota GAZOO Racing Gran Turismo (TGR GT) Cup

It is the last Sunday of June! This means we are about to cross the halfway mark of 2023 – how time flies! Indeed, even the Toyota Innova’s successor is now finally in the Philippines, now called the Zenix. The two models will be sold alongside each other, with the new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) promising a roomier and more refined driving experience. The new Toyota forms part of your top five favorite stories from April 19 to 23, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Old vs.

Let’s turn the clock back some five years ago. In 2018, I was 40 pounds lighter and working part-time as a motoring contributor to help me through graduate school. This was also the year that I started my racing career. 2018 was also when the cars in this list were showroom fresh. Even without the “new car smell,” which is actually a combination of chemicals from the manufacturing process, these models still have plenty of life left in them. Indeed, five years is typically the time when most com

2022 has gotten more exciting as Honda Motor Company unveiled the new Honda Civic Type R. This is the Japanese automaker’s subcompact sedan entry variant of the Honda Civic 10th Generation. Priced at Php3,210,000, this Honda model offers a stunning body design fit for sports and everyday drive. This is Honda’s high-performance version of the Honda Civic, with the following dimensions and weight. Length x Width x Height 4,577 MM x 1,877 MM x 1,434 MM Wheel 2,700 MM Tread (Front/Rear) 1,599 / 1,59