Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

Hybrid vehicles are becoming popular in the Philippines because of the fuel savings and the technology they offer. It also helps that these vehicles are coding exempt, which is excellent for the average car buyer. Toyota Philippines was one of the early adopters of this technology as it brought in the Toyota Prius in 2009. While expensive then, it was priced at ₱2.25 million, the Japanese brand brought in more affordable options only in the past few years, such as the Camry Hybrid, the RAV4 Hybr

No doubt one of the hardest things about driving a car is staying in your lane. Naturally, one-to-two tons of steel will move around due to any number of reasons: wind, road imperfections and even bad wheel alignment. So what does any sensible driver do? Make small adjustments to the car’s steering wheel to keep the vehicle in lane. But what if we didn’t even need to do that anymore? Part of the technological revolution happening in cars right now is the introduction of active safety systems. On

Chinese car manufacturer Changan made waves recently after rolling out its edgy CS55 Plus crossover on Nov. 11, 2022. The company also makes the Alsvin subcompact sedan, the CS35 Plus subcompact crossover, and the CS75 Plus compact crossover, which have special promos until November 30, 2022. Changan Motor Philippines said in a November 2022 press statement that its “Christmas Three Delights” promo can get you into a brand-new Alsvin 1.4 MT for as low as ₱6,174 a month or for a low downpayment o

Car buyers all over the world have been waiting longer and longer for their new rides to arrive. Many automotive manufacturers point to long-running supply issues with semiconductors, which are used in various car components like engine computers, infotainment systems and even vehicle safety systems. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), the country's largest group of automakers, told AutoFun Philippines that it would consider tying up with the domestic semicon

The Hyundai Motor Company’s B-segment SUV Kona is back with a facelift. The 2022 Hyundai Kona is a five-door subcompact sport utility vehicle that was first launched in June 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. After a year, the Kona was brought out to the 2018 Manila International Auto Show and has been available in the Philippine automotive market a month after. Variants The variants that have been globally launched this year are the 2.0-liter gasoline, Hybrid, and the N Line. In the Philippines, the 2