DISCLOSURE: AutoFun Philippines was lent a Porsche Macan for four days. Its RFID came pre-loaded with Php 1,000 of credit, and it had a full tank of gas. Trips in excess of the RFID load were shouldered by the author. HPG: “Ser, may rehistro po ba tayo para sa sasakyan niyo?” Me: Mayroon po. (Presents documents available in the loaner car) HPG: “Ser, wala po atang date of sale yung sales document niyo.” Me: Naku, yan lang po ang naisama sa oto, demo unit po kasi ito, kumpanya ang may-ari, 'di na

Will it be a go or a no? This has been the lingering question about the Mazda6's successor ever since Mazda Japan showcased its Vision Coupe Concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda6 (and its predecessor, the 626) have traditionally been midsize, front-wheel-drive sedans with class-leading handling. But the next iteration of the long-running nameplate may ride on the same rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform as the Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-90 luxury crossovers, according to a report by Japanes

Mazda Philippines officially launched the 2024 Mazda CX-90 mild-hybrid luxury crossover, the brand’s new flagship model, on Sept. 22, 2023. Built on the brand’s large product platform, the three-row CX-90 blends performance and refinement into one premium package. “The first-ever Mazda CX-90 is the pinnacle of Mazda Premium," said Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan. "It is our most advanced model ever with exceptional levels of sophistication all throughout that can be enjoyed not ju

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is the place to be from August 4 to 6, as three brands have special launches and displays around the bustling city. Expect to see multiple displays and activities to be held near or at the High Street area, with Toyota Philippines set to launch the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross, Lexus with its display of electrified vehicles, and Audi, which is set to launch the all-new Audi Q8 e-tron. That said, here is what you can expect, along with the event details from each automak

I’m more of a tuning kind of guy, and I purchase aesthetic and functional mods to make my driving more satisfying. I want my cars to ride smoothly for everyday driving while handling sharply on sweeping bends and tight corners. I like to lower a vehicle to reduce car lean while cornering hard and to make them look good to my eyes. But I'm also not too fond of crashy suspensions and those that hop over bumps because they lack travel and have springs that are as stiff as a sore neck. In the same w

The Porsche Cayenne may have been controversial when it was launched in 2002. But two decades down the line, it has been a huge success for the German carmaker. An updated version of the current-generation Cayenne debuted at Auto Shanghai 2023, sporting more advanced tech and punchier engines. Exterior-wise, it gets a new front end combined with standard Matrix LED Headlights, more strongly arched fenders and a new hood. Three-dimensionally designed tail lights, uncluttered surfaces beneath and