Lest we forget, the dry season is officially here, hence the sweltering heat we’ve been having this past week. It’s almost as hot as our stories for March 20 to 26, 2023, which all generally shared one theme – “big” cars. Here’s a look back at the five stories you loved the most in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. CR-V Hybrid coming soon? The first big car we have on the lineup is the all-new Honda CR-V, which debuted at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2023. For the

After the successful launch of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, Honda Philippines is set to unveil three more models this year, and one of them is a hybrid. This is according to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. president, Masahiko Nakamura, during his speech at the launch where he stated, "In addition, please watch out as we will also be officially introducing three exciting Honda models this year, including a hybrid electric vehicle model." While no specific model names were dropped, we can look to Hon

The Honda HR-V has defiantly stood the test of time, even though it was never meant to please everyone like the rest of the Honda Cars lineup. Throughout the decades, it has carried wacky styling details that made it stand out even among other crossovers. But underneath all the spectacle, the HR-V has always been a highly competent sport-utility vehicle that used the best of Honda Cars’ technology. Honda HR-V History From the very beginning, the HR-V has obstinately been a left-field choice. The

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda

Crossovers are hugely popular right now, and the Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular cars of all time. Over the past few years, crossovers have dominated the regular type of cars. People opt to choosing crossovers because it gives you the ease of driving a sedan with the height and utility of an SUV. To take advantage of the hype, Toyota Motor Corporation then introduced the Toyota Corolla Cross. Is it as great as the iconic sedan Toyota Corolla? Well, it depends. There are several aspects

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines considers the Xpander’s birth a huge success after its rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market, making it a best-selling MUV model since 2018. The Xpander is available in four variants priced from Php1.008 million up to Php1.138 million in the country. Because of its instant popularity, Xpander became more in demand for car reviews and test driving. The 2022 version has received numerous nods for its updated exterior appearance and better performance th