The weather has largely been very pleasant this past week – sunny days with only occasional rain showers. This nice climate is also what’s been going around in the automotive industry, with exciting new models coming out last week. We give you your five favorite stories from September 4 to 10, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! What’s cooking at Hyundai Philippines? Hyundai Motor Philippines has had a resurgence since it became a full subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co

The Hyundai Stargazer recently broke cover and became the latest model to enter the hotly contested subcompact MPV category. With the headstart enjoyed by the likes of the Toyota Avanza and Rush, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Suzuki Ertiga, and another newcomer, the Nissan Livina, Hyundai’s affordable seven-seater has a lot to prove to sway Filipinos toward its fold. During our brief afternoon with the Hyundai Stargazer, we noticed how some of its design, technical, and safety feat

To say that the 8th edition of the country’s only industry-organized automotive fest, the Philippine International Motor Show is hotly anticipated is an understatement. With various manufacturers already seeding their hero cars on display at PIMS, and with the help of our friends from www.wapcar.my, we summarize what you can expect to see when you pay a visit to the World Trade Center in Pasay City this weekend. Nissan The big-spending Japanese brand isn’t holding back when marketing their wares

The first time the Nissan Grand Livina entered the Philippine market in 2008, it was a three-row hatchback based on the Nissan Tiida platform. It was ahead of its time in many ways, as it offered car-like handling and seating for seven. Typical of what crossovers provide today. As head of the marketing team of Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc (NMPI) at that time, I was tasked to find ways to slot such a strange vehicle concept into the MPV-crazy consciousness of Filipino car buyers. The 2008 Nissan

Congratulations! You just bought your new Toyota Fortuner. Now you are looking for a guide on how much it will cost to maintain your brand-new car. As you know, Preventive Maintenance Service or PMS ensures your car is in tip top shape and ready to drive anywhere, anytime. Logic dictates that with constant use, the performance of your car will degrade over time. Components wear down and will eventually fail if not taken care of. To keep our cars running smoothly, having them undergo PMS is the w

There are three most popular full-size SUVs in the Philippines in the past few years – the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and the Nissan Terra. Although all three are equally popular, they have different strengths that make them stand out in the category. Nissan Terra Nissan Terra is not the most affordable by some thousands in the class, but it has superb features that make it stand out from its rivals Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and the rest of the segment lineup. Ridin