It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

The 2023 Toyota Wigo is a reasonably new hatchback to the segment; its seen launches across the ASEAN region, with each new version bringing something new. We have the likes of the Toyota Agya, a more basic version of the hatchback with more power, and the Perodua Axia, which retains its old 1.0-liter gasoline engine but is upgraded with better safety and more technology. While the new Toyota hatchback is a compelling vehicle, it is still unavailable in the Philippines. However, based on its spe

We Filipinos are very fond of the saying, "Saka na lang." Especially when there's a lack of money to spend on something. We say this because we don't have the means to pursue or buy something. It's like, "I like that dress, but saka na lang." Or, "I like to travel, but saka na lang." We are sometimes deprived of the things that we want to have and want to do because we are aware of how costly they would be, like going for a road trip every weekend, or unwinding and relaxing outside the city befo

We Filipinos are practical people. Well, most of us are at least living a practical way of life. We always consider the prices of commodities and the return on investment as we value our hard-earned money. When it comes to cars, there is a specific model that has stood out in the local market for a good number of years. The Toyota Vios has been the undisputed market leader for two decades because it comes at a very affordable and reasonable price - as low as Php 681,000 for the 1.3-liter Base ma

Most of the time, people want to stand out, be it the latest phone or new clothing. But there are instances when going where the crowd is, is the best option. Not because you wanted to blend in, but because they've made decision-making easy for you. When it comes to vehicles, there's always the luxurious Rolls Royce for the elite. However, if you wanted a better value for your money, it's best to follow where the crowd is to have an idea of their perspective. Why do you think the majority of Fil

The Honda City is arguably one of the best competitors from its segment after the Toyota Vios. Now, as new competitors emerge like the Geely Emgrand, the City shows its dominance with the coming of a new generation from 2021. The all-new Honda City shows class with its looks, power and fuel efficiency with its engine, and all the cool stuff Honda always bring to the table. The Honda City, like the Civic, has three main variants – the S, the V, and the RS. The S being the base model has a manual