Chery Auto Philippines is ready for the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) on Oct. 19 to 21, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Chinese automaker announced in a press statement that it will preview three new energy vehicles at the event. This comes after the company brought in two electric vehicles (EV) and one plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on September 2023. It showcases the brand’s push for a cleaner and greener future as the Philippine market shifts to o

The all-new 2024 Honda CR-V carries over one of the most notable features of the previous model – the third-row seat. This family-friendly feature, along with third-row air-conditioning, is standard on all non-hybrid CR-Vs. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report on this ahead of the all-new CR-V’s launch on Sept. 13, 2023. This means Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) now has two seven-seaters in its lineup, including the strong-selling Honda BR-V. In an exclusive interview, the Japanese ca

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. very kindly lent me a 2023 Honda CR-V SX Diesel AWD for 10 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll, and a carwash. Sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to try something new in your life. In my case, I discovered the joys of dancing when I was a sophomore at the University of the Philippines Diliman. One semester of Aerobic Dance class and I was hooked – the evocative combination of hip-hop,

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. has made it very clear that it plans to reintroduce hybrids locally in 2023. Although the carmaker has remained mum on which of its e:HEV hybrid models it plans to bring in, one strong candidate is the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V. The crossover comes in two powertrains. One is a turbocharged 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine producing 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque that is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The other is a 2.0-liter, twi

It’s the New Year and if you’re eyeing the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, then you’re in luck. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) said it is offering low monthly payments for the base model BR-V S with the 6-speed manual gearbox. The company said you can bring one home and pay just ₱20,150 a month over 60 months with a 20-percent downpayment. Meanwhile, potential buyers can also buy a BR-V for an all-in downpayment of as low as ₱40,000. Those who want a smaller car can go for the Hond

As the average Filipino family grows, the need for a car that can fit them all grows as well. In the past, the minimum requirement was five - dad, mom, two kids, and maybe a grandparent or the househelp. Today, the average Filipino buyer needs to consider at least six seats when buying a vehicle - dad, mom, at least two kids, the nanny, and possibly both grandparents. Not only that but because of the modern family's versatility in income - possibly from both a steady job and a family business -