Geely Philippines recently posted a photo of their new Vice President for Vehicle Sales and Flagship Dealerships Reggie See. While it was a momentous occasion for the Chinese automaker to have a new executive that brings a wealth of experience to the brand, the vehicle that he posed with got us thinking. First, the shape of the car didn’t appear to match any vehicle locally. Next was the color option, which, yet again, was not available in the Philippine market. The closest color would be the Li

It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

It's still early in 2023, but automakers are slowly adjusting the prices of their vehicles for the new year. While brands such as Toyota and Honda have already released their new pricing, Mazda Philippines is the latest Japanese brand to join in. A quick check of the local website has revealed that the Japanese automaker has adjusted the pricing of specific models, which includes the Mazda 2, MX-5, CX-3, and the top variant of the recently updated CX-5. Mazda’s pricing updates The Mazda2, in its

Before this piece elicits negative comments, this is just an observation, not an actual head-to-head comparison. The Suzuki Jimny and the outgoing Ford Ranger Raptor are very different, not just in terms of price, but also in their approach to addressing their owners' off-roading itch. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. And truth be told, both vehicles are highly capable and have become the best-selling models in their respective categories. But why would anyone pick one model over another?

It was like any other work day for 63-year-old Doreen Bacus on the morning of Sept. 24, 2022. As traffic thinned out on the corner of Elizalde Avenue and Aguirre Avenue in Barangay BF Homes in Paranaque City, the elderly street sweeper quickly headed into the street to broom up some clutter. Job done, she turns around to move to the next bit of trash on the street. A nearby CCTV camera sees what she can't: a white Mitsubishi Pajero barreling towards her. Without even braking or taking any avoidi

The Ford Explorer is a popular vehicle that helped popularize the term ‘SUV’ and made it into a common acronym in today’s society. The 2022 Explorer is available in eight variants in the US. However, just the 2.3-L EcoBoost Limited variant is available in the Philippines. The 2022 Ford Explorer carries a 2.3-Liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine powered by gasoline fuel in a 10-speed automatic transmission. It produces an impressive 300 hp and 420 Nm torque at 3,500 rpm. With that powertrain spec