AutoFun Philippines has extensively covered the depths that dealers and resellers would go to make big bucks off a hot, new car. Irate buyers of the recently launched Honda Civic Type R FL5 approached us after Honda Cars Philippines dealers were reportedly asking for up to ₱800,000 over the car’s ₱3,880,000 price tag. Some dealers were even disallowing straight-cash purchases and pushing for financing packages with huge interest, which the Department of Trade and Industry is punishable with jail

Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p

As Nissan has celebrated the 70th-anniversary iteration of the automotive icon Nissan Patrol last year, the Japanese automaker highlighted an upgrade for its Platinum Year – the all-new advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite. It is a long list of developed innovations that make the Nissan Patrol smarter than ever. It includes class-leading features that contribute to the Nissan Patrol’s “Hero of All Terrains” reputation. This suite includes Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Emergency B

As diesel prices rise higher and are now at par with that of gasoline, some diesel-run vehicle owners have been rethinking their stance on what was then the more economical alternative to gasoline-engined cars. Some have even been reeling from the price hikes and are ultimately considering selling their vehicles. Regardless of whether or not your vehicle is fuel efficient, the price of fuel has increased immensely over the past months. If you're one of those on the cusp of making a decision abou

The Hyundai Eon was ultimately pulled out of production for not meeting safety-emission regulations, much to the disappointment of the fun-loving folks out there who came to regard the uncomplicated "driving-aesthetics" of the aforementioned, er, small car. It's therefore not surprising that the sudden announcement of this car's disappearance from the spotlight had sparked a plethora of raw opinions that range from the nonsensical to the absurd, as the intriguing nature of the said incident woul

(Images from Ford PH) I can remember a Grand Tour episode between the legends, May, Hammond, and Clarkson, showing off how to utilize the utility of the SUVs they brought to a particular challenge. It asks how much exactly we can put in an SUV, evaluating a sports utility vehicle in three parts – sports, utility, and vehicle. In this light we think we can evaluate how much space does a crossover SUV like the Ford Territory has, as compared with its competitors like the MG ZST and the Geely Coolr