The weather has largely been very pleasant this past week – sunny days with only occasional rain showers. This nice climate is also what’s been going around in the automotive industry, with exciting new models coming out last week. We give you your five favorite stories from September 4 to 10, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! What’s cooking at Hyundai Philippines? Hyundai Motor Philippines has had a resurgence since it became a full subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co

The Toyota Yaris Cross was recently launched in Indonesia, where it is offered in six variants, four are gasoline models, and the remaining two are hybrids. However, thanks to our friends from Wapcar and Autofun Indonesia, we discovered that the hybrid variants are the most highly sought-after models. Also read: Toyota Yaris Cross: 78% of buyers in Indonesia chose Hybrid over petrol variants In an interview with AutoFun ID, Anton Jimmi Suwandy, Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM),

The country’s premier rallycross event is back for 2023, kicking off on February 26, 2023, at the Driftwoods Action Park in Indang, Cavite. The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) announced in a press statement that “an exciting 2023 season” awaits participants and fans, especially with the return of stage dirt rally events after five years. PHRX is a time-trial event where competitors get three heats on closed dirt courses. However, only the two fastest times are added and ranked to find the cl

The Hyundai Accent has been a popular sedan in the Philippines for quite some time. It was a crowd favorite thanks to its fuel-efficient turbo diesel engine and the surprising amount of power it had inside. However, now that the South Korean brand in the Philippines is under new leadership, its focus has shifted to crossovers, SUVs, and MPVs. The change in direction has removed the turbo diesel sedan from the automaker’s current lineup. In other countries, the Hyundai Accent, also called the Ver

When we talk about prices, we talk about advantages. If we are about to let go of a thousand pesos out of our pockets, what would we get out of it? And if we are to spend more than a million pesos, like a house or a vehicle? How about forking out a whopping PHP2,038,000 for a then brand new Ford Ranger Raptor? Would it have been worth your hard-earned money? Based on looks, the Ford Ranger Raptor has what it takes to cost more than a regular pickup. Certainly more than a regular car. The finish

The automotive powertrain is responsible for the overall performance of the vehicle. It encompasses the type of engine, the transmission used, its fuel, differential, driveshaft, axles, and other mechanical factors. Powertrain works as a system; it connects every component and generates power to put your car in motion. Nissan Motor Corporation continuously impresses the automotive industry with its innumerable international accolades from various award-giving bodies each year. This gives existin