Despite the rise of electric vehicles, a strong market remains for non-electrified hot hatchbacks. These high-performance machines combine savage performance with the practicality of a traditional hatchback. Put another way; these vehicles can offer immense driving pleasure on the race track while remaining usable for going to the supermarket. The “Land of the Rising Sun” currently has two hot hatches that have captivated the world’s imagination – the Honda Civic Type R and the Toyota GR Corolla

The affordable 7-seater segment in the Philippines is still going strong, with multiple entries available to answer the call of families looking for a vehicle that can meet their needs while on a budget. The likes of the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Veloz, and Honda BR-V all fit in this segment, all vying for a spot in the very lucrative market. That said, we will look at the Mitsubishi Xpander and figure out why it's still a family and fan favorite and why many still buy the affordable 7-seater.

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

They say don't buy a Honda because you'll waste your money on parts and maintenance. Buy a Mitsubishi or Toyota instead. While this is quite logical as some Honda clients would agree, Honda has made a workaround to keep their clients, and to attract potential ones as well, with a new PMS scheme that is more competitive than other manufacturers like Toyota or Mitsubishi. These two brands actually ask their clients to come in for their cars' PMS about 4 times a year. And if you drive long distance

The SUV entry Toyota Rush from the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Company has been one of the go-to choices for Filipino families looking for an affordable SUV-type vehicle. Priced from Php983,000 to Php1,100,000 in the Philippines, this car model makes a good standing in the automotive market. The 7-seater Toyota Rush offers a list of good considerations for you to choose this model among its competitors in the market. Although this car is not considered among the premium models of its class,

After dominating the segment for years, the Honda BR-V now has a worthy contender in the form of the all-new 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander. The new 7-seater B-segment SUV arrives in with its facelifted form with 1 variant to offer and is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan. Sure enough, MMM announced recently that demand for the Xpander has far exceeded the Pekan plant’s production limit for the year 2020 and new bookings will be receiving the 2021-year model make instead. So, how does it compare against