Volkswagen Philippines has been quiet in the automotive market for some time, with its last launch being the Volkswagen Cross Santana and new colors for the Volkswagen T-Cross. However, something interesting happened with the launch of the Volkswagen Tharu as the newest crossover to join the brand’s local lineup. It is positioned above the T-Cross and where the Volkswagen Tiguan used to be in the lineup. Today, we will compare it against another new vehicle within the same price bracket with the

For those who were looking forward to an all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo with more power, we have some bad news. Three Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) dealers have confirmed to AutoFun Philippines that all variants of the upcoming subcompact hatchback will have a 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine, which will be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Although final specifications have not yet been officially announced, some TMP dealers are already accepting reser

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has officially launched in the Philippine market, bringing new looks, larger dimensions, a new 137PS, 220Nm 1.2-liter turbo engine, and more features. However, the crossover SUV has also significantly increased in pricing as it now starts at ₱1,793,888 for the entry-level model, with the top-spec variant priced at ₱1.948,888. With that in mind, we have created a list of more affordable alternatives to the Trax. For the list, we will focus on the pricing, but we will still

The 2023 Toyota Wigo has already been launched in the ASEAN market, with Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia all getting the new version of the hatchback. While it is called the Daihatsu Ayla, Perodua Axia and Toyota Agya, we refer to it as the Toyota Wigo in the Philippines. The exciting thing about the Wigo is its new engine, the 1.2-liter, twin-cam, 12-valve inline-3 gasoline motor from the Toyota Raize. However, not all markets adopted this new motor. Over in Indonesia, the 2023 Daihatsu Ayla r

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek made its ASEAN debut on March 2023 with its launch in Indonesia. It officially replaces the Subaru XV within the brand’s lineup with its quick name change. The new model comes with a revised front fascia over the XV, which gives it a sportier look thanks to its new front bumper, new foglight bezels and sleeker LED headlights. It is also available in the following colors: Offshore Blue Metallic and Oasis Blue. For its standard color options, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek col

As a motorcycle rider, I am accustomed to using two-wheelers with diminutive dimensions to navigate congested city streets. That is why getting behind the wheel of a rather bulky Honda HR-V was initially daunting. I’d much prefer to ride Hondas with the winged logo. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to drive Honda’s latest crossover, more so because of its Honda Sensing driver-assist technology. Honda Sensing is like Spiderman’s "Spidey-sense" in that it detects potential hazard