What splendid weather we’ve had this past week! Clear skies, no volcanic smog, and rain showers every once in a while to keep us from getting overheated. It feels like summer in the “-ber” months. Something else that was rather heated was your reception to our stories from the last week. Here are your favorite five from October 9 to 15, 2023, in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Go, go ATTO 3! Even though it has the name of a children’s cartoon character, the BYD ATTO 3 e

The latest generation of the Nissan Patrol has been in the market for some time now and is a popular alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser in the Philippines. However, Nissan Philippines has added something interesting to the big sport-utility vehicle to spice things up. Thanks to a few accessories that give the vehicle a more aggressive stance, it now looks sportier than ever. The Patrol is now available with a NISMO body kit. However, the accessories don't provide extra performance, nor is it

With no word yet as to when, or if, it will be available in the Philippines, the Mazda CX-60 has already received an award in its homeland. Because of its Driving Position Support and Driver Emergency Response technologies, the rear-wheel drive Mazda CX-60 has been selected for the "2022-2023 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award. Driver monitoring to the next level The Mazda CX-60 was launched early this year as a larger, more powerful, and more premium crossover to co

Mazda's booth at the Philippine International Auto Show (PIMS) had the MX-5 Miata as its centerpiece, but its CX-8 all-wheel-drive Exclusive six-seater crossover stablemate piqued some curiosities. This was because the family crossover has had minor changes to its exterior. The front grille (precisely the space behind the telltale wing-shaped Mazda logo) had redesigned slats resembling interlocked zippers. Additional chrome adorned the front bumper. A somewhat shiny silver (Mazda calls it Bright

What do you look for in a vehicle? Does it have to be aesthetically pleasing inside and outside? Maybe you are after your and your loved ones' safety? Or are you after a vehicle's stunning road performance, and you always have to drive a car that is always on top of its game? Your reasons for choosing a particular car over another come from your priorities. There are usually two schools of thought regarding finding the right car. Car enthusiasts don't settle for less; they typically look for a v

Throughout its 71 years, the Nissan Patrol has always been on top regarding sophistication, comfort, and performance. But the spotlight isn't always on the Patrol; as its closest rival in the market, the Toyota Land Cruiser has also been drawing a legacy in the automotive field since 1951. Since they share the same goals in persuading customers that each of them is better, they were always compared to gauge which stands out each production year. Over the exterior profile, car buyers in its categ