Advanced safety systems (also known as active-safety suites) are slowly becoming the norm, with more and more manufacturers including them in their cars. For instance, Honda Cars Philippines made headlines by offering its Honda SENSING suite as standard in all variants of the updated 2024 Honda City. This is a first for the popular subcompact sedan segment. These features make vehicles more convenient to use and safer, especially on long trips. That being said, we will compare two popular active

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) said it would launch four new models in the year 2023, including one hybrid vehicle. The first was the Honda Civic Type R FL5, which debuted on January 2023. The second and third cars were the updated Honda City and updated Honda Brio that were launched simultaneously on July 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines has discovered what car number four is – the all-new Honda CR-V crossover, which is expected to launch locally as early as September 2023. This is according t

Disclaimer: GAC Motor Philippines kindly lent me an Empow GB for one week with a full tank of gas and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for a car wash. The GAC Empow launched onto the scene on January 2023, marketed as a sports sedan. It has everything going for it – it has the looks, features and even the power to boot. It also comes with the latest technology, making the vehicle easier to drive and safe. These features put the Empow in the direct firing line of the Honda Civic, anoth

Hybrid Electric Vehicles are picking up in numbers and availability in the Philippines. With their obvious fuel efficiency advantage, and the lack of a Battery EV charging infrastructure at the moment, do you see yourself driving a Hybrid? Intro to Hybrid Cars What's a Hybrid Car? What are the Key Components of a Hybrid Car's Powertrain? Types of Hybrid Systems Pros and Cons of Owning A Hybrid Car Hybrid Cars in the Philippines Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid To

Hybrid cars are getting more and more traction in the Philippines, and this is not a fluke or a trend that will dissipate. Of course, there is always the idea that cars running on diesel and petrol will always be preferred but to those who can afford it, a hybrid car seems like a logical choice as gas prices constantly seem to go up every week. Enter Toyota's affordable entry into the hybrid car segment. One that is very familiar to its loyal clientele, is the Toyota Altis. Now, the Altis has si

For several years, Honda Jazz has been one of the most popular cars in the Philippines. Since its first launch, it has been immediately known, because of its versatility and generous interior space for a B-segment hatchback model. It is also a sought-after car for its total aesthetic beauty inside out. Honda Jazz bids its goodbye to the year 2023, as Honda announced that they will no longer continue manufacturing the model. According to them, the reason behind this is for them to transpose their