The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

Minute dimensions, generous ground clearance, and no clutch pedal. These three ingredients form the recipe for sales success in the Philippines. And no car has done it quite as well thus far as the Toyota Raize subcompact crossover. But the little Toyota faces stiff competition from the Chinese carmaker that’s always full of surprises – the new Geely GX3 Pro is priced close to the Raize E CVT, while offering more generous equipment levels. Let’s pit these two in a Spec Showdown to see which come

Changan Philippines offers customers lasting safety with its Summer Motorist Roadside Assitance (SMRA) program for the Lenten season. From April 3 to April 8, 2023, except for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, the automaker and its Changan service technicians will be available at accessible stops North to South of the Philippines to conduct a FREE 25-point safety inspection of your Changan vehicle. The inspection service covers all Changan vehicles ranging from the popular Changan Alsvin (Specs | N

Get the chance to check out the latest Geely models while you’re shopping in Pasig City. Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the official importer and distributor of Geely in the Philippines, said in a February 2023 press statement that it opened an in-mall dealership at Ayala Malls the 30th. This is the second in-mall showroom that the Chinese car brand has set up, following the opening of the SM Taytay branch in Rizal in 2022. The company said the Ayala Malls dealer will be managed b

When you're a global superstar like BLACKPINK's Jennie, you can have pretty much anything you want. And when the Korean singer and rapper wanted her dream car, Porsche was glad to oblige by helping her create her Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. Called the "Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for Jennie Ruby Jane," the all-electric supersedan was made with the help of the German carmaker's Sonderwunsch customization program. The company said in a press statement that members of the Sonderwunsch team at Porsche Excl

Honda Accord is a premium executive mid-size sedan that is offered since 1976 to cater to the traveling needs of professionals and executives. Since Honda Philippines popped the curtain to reveal its 2022 version, it has gained popularity in the business sector. Price and Colors The 2022 Honda Accord 1.5 EL Turbo CVT with Honda Sensing is available in the local automobile market at Php2,350,000 and is available in three colors – Crystal Black Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, and Modern Steel Metalli