Kia is on fire when it comes to its collecting accolades as the brand’s American division has set a record for the highest number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. The South Korean automaker had seven models ranked number one in their segments - the most awarded to a single manufacturer in the APEAL study’s 28-year history. The accolades don’t stop there, as these awards come on the heels of Kia t

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has set up an electrifying display at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall as part of its partnership with Sony Pictures for the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” A unique Hyundai Mobility Experience set up can be enjoyed by fans of the franchise and mallgoers from June 23 to 25. The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film features several future mobility concept EVs from the South Korean automaker. The movie showcases the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the flying versio

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming popular in the Philippines, with more and more automakers entering the local market, such as the Jetour Ice Cream, Wuling Macaron, and Gameboy, and older entrants, such as the Nissan LEAF. With the arrival of EVs comes new challenges for owners, such as understanding new terms and technologies that aren’t typically available in regular gasoline or diesel power cars. That said, we have created a quick guide on what you shouldn’t do when you go out to ch

The first day of the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) marked the debut of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) as the new distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the country. In addition, the brand also previewed the much-awaited IONIQ 6 electric vehicle (EV), which won the 2023 World Car Design of The Year, 2023 World Electric Vehicle of the Year and the coveted 2023 World Car of The Year. HMPH said the IONIQ 6 is set to be officially launched towards the middle of the year for arou

Electric vehicle (EV) owners should be able to drive around with confidence, even in the Philippines. That is how Chris Ward, head of the official importer and distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover in the Philippines, feels about the country’s support for larger EVs like cars. In an exclusive interview with AutoFun Philippines, Ward said he is expecting the Philippines to move faster in following global trends in electrification. “Get the infrastructure started so people have not got range anxiet

They say that if you don't look back at your car after you've parked it, then you've bought the wrong car. It sounds rather simplistic, but we must admit that there is quite a bit of truth. Here are some head turners on display at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show that would make anyone's garage a wonderful, happy place. Toyota GR 86 Branded with the Gazoo Racing badge that celebrates Toyota's racing spirit, the GR 86 comes in with better steering feedback and sharper handling. It is a