The updated 2024 Honda City made waves ahead of its July 13, 2023 launch for having the Honda SENSING active-safety suite as standard in all variants. But apparently, it’s not the only revamped model that’s coming out that day. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced that it is also officially debuting the facelifted 2024 Honda Brio hatchback. Like the City, the revamped Brio will be on display at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Mall in Mandaluyong City from July 13 to 16. The timing is intere

A question was posted on social media that recently asked about the generations of the Toyota Wigo. Many answered correctly by stating that the famous hatchback only had two. At the same time, others answered that the Wigo already had three due to subtle model changes. It got us thinking about what constitutes a different new vehicle generation and how it differs from a plain mid-cycle refresh or facelift. What is vehicle generation? Vehicle generation is when a car nameplate gets a new chassis

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

Even rainy weather couldn’t dampen the excitement at the final round of the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup held on Nov. 19, 2022. Despite the variable conditions that made parts of Clark International Speedway particularly slippery last weekend, some 55 drivers in the Circuit Championship and Autocross Challenge fought their way to the podium. “With the TGR Vios Cup 2022 season coming to a close, there’s a lot more to expect for next season as TMP continues to level up and bring the love for

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev

Honda received numerous nods as Honda Civic Type R was released in the Philippines. This entry from Honda Motor Company was one of the top choices for car sports enthusiasts, making it a best-seller in its class. Type R features an aggressive and masculine exterior with a race car vibe for its interior. The Civic Type R is available in one variant and is offered at a price of Php 3,210,000 in the Philippine market. The Type R model is far more high-performing than the regular Civic line of Honda