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

The current-generation Kia Picanto hatchback has always had a cuddly and cute appearance. From its pert rear end to its beady headlights, it looks more like a bunny than a small city car. But with the latest leaked photos from South Korea, this rabbit’s got a mean new face. South Korean automotive forum Autospy has released what appears to be official photos of the facelifted Picanto, now sporting a front end reminiscent of the Kia EV9 battery-electric sport-utility vehicle. Much more aggressive

Disclosure: PGA Cars lent us a Porsche Cayenne for five days. It came with a full fuel tank, and the writer paid for toll fees, additional fuel, and carwash costs. This is the best car I’ve ever driven on Philippine roads. There. That’s it. Review done. Okay, maybe the review isn’t done. It would be a disservice to you, our readers, if I don’t explain myself and why I think the Porsche Cayenne deserves to be on top of any serious and loaded driver’s consideration. With pricing starting off at ₱9

Disclaimer: Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official importer and distributor of Geely in the Philippines, very kindly lent us a 2022 Geely Okavango Urban Plus for one week. It came with a full tank of gas and RFID cards with load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll fees and a car wash. Being a race organizer and a race instructor is exhausting. Case in point, when the Philippine Autocross Championship Series (PACS) held its Danny Santiago’s “Track All You Want” event

When you think of Ford, you think of value for money. The features and specs embedded in each model have made Ford a well-regarded name in the automotive industry in almost all parts of the globe. It helps that it has a long, rich history of leading innovation in the realm of automotive production. As they continuously infuse comfort, style, power, safety, and technology into their models, people have placed their trust in its wide line of products. Just like its latest seven-seater, the Ford Ev

From Dwayne Johnson's (AKA The Rock) custom-designed Ford F-150, Lady Gaga's first-generation Ford SVT Lightning, Shaquille (Shaq) O'Neal's humongous and extreme Ford F-650, and Channing Tatum's old-school favorite Chevrolet 3100 pick-up truck, Hollywood celebrities ardent fascination for something huge and colossal like the pick-up truck had sparked a certain sense of curiosity largely inescapable to the public eye. Riding in full view along with Tinseltown's hottest districts, these jet-set ce