And just like that, it’s already March! Thankfully (or maybe not thankfully), we still have those cool, crisp mornings with the searing-hot sun in between. In just a few months, the skies will open and the rain will pour. But what’s not cold and wet are the five hottest stories from February 20 to March 3, 2023. These are the ones that you enjoyed the most for this Sunday’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Je-what?! Another Chinese brand is coming to the Philippines – this time a subsidiary

Just days after we reported on the teaser photos of the 2023 Hyundai Verna, Hyundai India has released official sketches of the upcoming model. The Verna subcompact sedan (known locally as the Hyundai Accent) features a radical redesign from the previous-generation model, which was dropped from the local lineup after Hyundai Motor Philippines took over the Korean brand's passenger-car operations on June 2022. Up front is Hyundai’s highly distinct LED running light that runs across the hoodline,

(Images form Toyota PH) Fuel efficiency is still on the top of the list of Filipino prospective car buyers. Even if electric cars are becoming a norm in places all over the world, the Philippines is still quite stuck with fossil fuels with little alternative. Often, an alternative is quite unreliable and has certain limitations. Think of the road scooter which runs on battery called e-bikes – you wouldn’t bring it to Marilaque on weekends right? Just your typical service for short neighborhood-w

Instead of making a Nitpicker’s Guide, I’ll just tell you about the three things I like, and probably don’t, about the Corolla Altis. (Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the iconic cars from Toyota that has made a huge impact in the Philippines as Corolla and as Altis. As the middle child of the Vios and the Camry, the Altis offers both the versatility and class of the two siblings. The Corolla Altis offers more than a mid-range option in the sedan market, and even if peop

How do you define an icon? Perhaps something that emanates and encapsulates a whole generation’s thoughts and aspirations. Something that represents something. Something that stands out. Can an icon be replaced? It will take a while for anyone because icons, like diamond’s an icon, should be forever. Here comes the 11th Generation Honda Civic, an update to the previous generation which has shown how the Civic name lives to this day. The newest Civic, however, can look underwhelming, as its sleek

What’s the foremost dependable car brand? What brand ought to your another car be? Depending on who you inquire, you may get diverse answers, since the overview strategies are distinctive, client desires, propensities and driving conditions too shift by area. For example, some drivers will report noisy cabin or a slow-responding infotainment screen as a problem, when that’s just the car’s character. Most surveys don't make clear distinctions between a feature not meeting user expectations vs an