After previewing the BYD Atto 3 at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, the new electric vehicle has officially made its debut, entering the local market with two variants. The new model is the brand’s latest entry into the electric vehicle market, with a stylish design, decent power, and many attractive features. The Atto 3 is about the size of a typical compact crossover, measuring 4,455mm long, 1,875mm wide, and 1,615mm tall. It also has a wheelbase of 2,720mm and a minimum ground clearanc

Much has been said about Chinese EV maker BYD, especially about how it is poised to officially overtake American EV brand Tesla in the number of electric vehicles sold by the end of this year. Along with its aggressive global expansion efforts, BYD also made sure it "invaded" the Land of the Rising Sun in grand fashion as it set up the only China-brand pavilion at the recently concluded Japan Mobility Show 2023. Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, must have sur

The 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) had a much more lively atmosphere compared to the one in 2022. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from October 19 to 21, 2023, the event had many more visitors who were curious about joining the “electric revolution.” Indeed, it felt more like a smaller version of the annual Manila International Auto Show. This is hardly surprising because the government has granted numerous incentives to EV buyers who want to veer away from ever-ri

What splendid weather we’ve had this past week! Clear skies, no volcanic smog, and rain showers every once in a while to keep us from getting overheated. It feels like summer in the “-ber” months. Something else that was rather heated was your reception to our stories from the last week. Here are your favorite five from October 9 to 15, 2023, in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Go, go ATTO 3! Even though it has the name of a children’s cartoon character, the BYD ATTO 3 e

BYD Philippines is renowned for being one of the few local carmakers to offer a model lineup comprised entirely of electric vehicles (EV). But by the end of 2023, the Chinese manufacturer will enter the compact crossover wars with the BYD ATTO 3, according to an August 2023 statement by AC Motors. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that AC Motors, the automotive arm of the Ayala Corporation, would take over the local operations of BYD Philippines. Two variants? Although AC Motors has ye

BREAKING: A reliable source who wishes not to be identified has confirmed that AC Motors, the Ayala-owned distributor of Volkswagen, Maxus, and Kia vehicles, will take over the BYD brand in the country. An announcement is likely to be made by August 11, 2023. This development follows a recent internal company announcement that Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala will become the new president and CEO of AC Motors. Jaime Alfonso is the only son of Jaime Augusto and Lizzie Zobel de Ayala; he is part of th