The weather has been funny this past week. Although the smog (supposedly a tantalizing cocktail of volcanic ash and vehicle emissions) seems to have subsided somewhat, each day mixes searing heat with pouring rain. Assuming none of you have gotten a cold by now, here are your five favorite stories from September 25 to October 1, 2023. This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Chery’s EV trio From being the whipping boy of Chinese car hate locally, Chery Auto Philippines has now become on

Will it be a go or a no? This has been the lingering question about the Mazda6's successor ever since Mazda Japan showcased its Vision Coupe Concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda6 (and its predecessor, the 626) have traditionally been midsize, front-wheel-drive sedans with class-leading handling. But the next iteration of the long-running nameplate may ride on the same rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform as the Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-90 luxury crossovers, according to a report by Japanes

Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing their examples to the car-buying public. We have recent entries into the segment from the Chinese such as the Haval Jolion (Specs | News) and Haval H6, and even more from the Japanese, such as the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Zenix, Yaris Cross, and Nissan Kicks, each trying to get a piece of the lucrative pie, especially with the ever-increasing fuel prices. While many are curious about

From the time I learned how to drive, I never imagined myself getting a class-leading model for a car. I consider myself a practical person. But I have been always curious about what makes expensive vehicles a lot pricier than the regular ones. I mean, the basic goal is to get from point A to point B, right? And if comfort is a big deal, I don't know any car models today that are not air-conditioned. Comfort can be found throughout the range. But then, I learned more about vehicles and how they

The Hyundai Eon was ultimately pulled out of production for not meeting safety-emission regulations, much to the disappointment of the fun-loving folks out there who came to regard the uncomplicated "driving-aesthetics" of the aforementioned, er, small car. It's therefore not surprising that the sudden announcement of this car's disappearance from the spotlight had sparked a plethora of raw opinions that range from the nonsensical to the absurd, as the intriguing nature of the said incident woul

For almost 19 years since its first release, Toyota Vios has always been a top-selling subcompact sedan car. Sought after in the automotive market for its impressive features for a friendly price. Toyota Motors has made Vios flexible and affordable, making it a top choice among car buyers who considers both functionality and affordability. From Php 681,000 up to as much as Php 1,035,000, Filipinos have a lot to choose from the wide selection of variants that fit their needs and wants. Toyota’s f