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

Turbodiesel sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) like Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Toyota Fortuner may rule Philippine roads, but this country will always have a soft spot for American iron. Since the late-1990s, V8-powered Leviathans like the Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Suburban have maintained a small yet commanding presence in our streets, guzzling unleaded like there was no tomorrow. But Ford decided to shoehorn a turbocharged V6 into the Expedition to accommodate the demand for better fu

There's no certainty and guarantee that we can get what we have paid for. Nutrition facts at the back of a granola bar wrap aren't always a fact – and we are aware of that fact. But there are tests that we can do to determine the credibility of the seller and quality of the product or service, tests that the professionals or we can do. Nissan Motor Corporation Nissan is and has always been among the world's top five best Japanese car manufacturers. Its legacy and craftsmanship are known for deca

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

What do you have in mind upon knowing that the 2022 Nissan Patrol Royale comes with a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine that can make up to 405 horses at 5,800 rpm and 560-Newton meters of torque at 4,000 rpm? Mind-blowing engine properties for a sport utility vehicle, right? I have imagined it working like a beast on the road like a sports car, only that you have all the members of your family as it can accommodate up to eight passengers. Imagine how enjoyable it would be to cruise with a high-perfo

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