DISCLOSURE: Nissan Philippines Inc. kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Terra Sport for one week. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. Special-edition vehicles typically bring something fresh to the market. They often have features previously unavailable with the nameplate to differentiate them from the standard model. This is what Nissan Philippines did with the Nissan Terra Sport as it reignites the nameplate with a few aesthetic additions that give the vehicle a new lease on li

Chery Automobile, a global automotive brand known in over 80 countries, took the spotlight as the official presidential vehicle partner during the 2023 BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to a press statement from Chery Auto Philippines, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max played a crucial role, escorting leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa throughout the summit. This marked Chery's second appearance at a BRICS summit, following its role in 2017. The Chery Ti

The seven-seater, midsize sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment in the Philippines is filled with so many options from many brands that it becomes challenging to pick the best. However, there are a few gems in the pack that do stand out thanks to their excellent lineup of features, power and pricing. One of these is the next-generation Ford Everest, which is considered by many to be at the top of its game with its current iteration. Now, it raises the question, what makes it one of the best? Impos

It’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup – our five hottest stories from last week. As 2023 rolled in, we brought you the latest on major events and the newest on cars and motorcycles. We also presented some great features on automotive trends and tech. Here are your top five from Jan. 2 to 6, 2023. Not just for looks AutoFun Philippines contributor Mark Policarpio studied mechanical engineering in college. And it certainly showed with his comprehensive discussion of body kits, whi

It was like any other work day for 63-year-old Doreen Bacus on the morning of Sept. 24, 2022. As traffic thinned out on the corner of Elizalde Avenue and Aguirre Avenue in Barangay BF Homes in Paranaque City, the elderly street sweeper quickly headed into the street to broom up some clutter. Job done, she turns around to move to the next bit of trash on the street. A nearby CCTV camera sees what she can't: a white Mitsubishi Pajero barreling towards her. Without even braking or taking any avoidi

As diesel prices rise higher and are now at par with that of gasoline, some diesel-run vehicle owners have been rethinking their stance on what was then the more economical alternative to gasoline-engined cars. Some have even been reeling from the price hikes and are ultimately considering selling their vehicles. Regardless of whether or not your vehicle is fuel efficient, the price of fuel has increased immensely over the past months. If you're one of those on the cusp of making a decision abou