Filipino car buyers who want seven seats and a Honda badge right now can turn to the highly competent Honda BR-V. That’s because the current-generation Honda CR-V will officially be replaced on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the latest version of the venerable crossover would arrive this year with an all-new hybrid engine. However, this means that the top-spec CR-V’s economical turbodiesel engine and (rather tight) third-row seat will also bid farewell. But it s

It's official! Geely Philippines is set to launch the all-new 2024 Geely GX3 Pro on Aug. 8, 2023. It will be available with two variants and two transmission options. The Geely GX3 Pro originally debuted at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show as the brand’s way of challenging the likes of the Toyota Raize and the Kia Stonic in the affordable subcompact crossover segment. Also read: SCOOP: Reserve the 2024 Geely GX3 Pro now for P10k, prices start under P800k It brings a new design with its SU

Great Wall Motors Philippines is a relatively new brand in the country, its original entry into the local market more than a decade ago was lukewarm at best, but this time the automaker is looking to heat things with its new lineup of hybrid crossovers and its new pickup truck, the GWM Cannon. The GWM Cannon seeks to take on established names, such as the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-MAX, Nissan Navara, and the Ford Ranger. However, the question remains, how will the Cannon separate itself from the res

Continuously variable transmissions (CVT) have slowly begun to replace traditional automatic gearboxes in modern vehicles. CVTs provide a near-infinite number of “gear ratios” vehicles can use to optimize fuel economy and daily driving performance. It lets the engine operate at its most efficient range by assigning ratios according to driving conditions. Now that CVTs have become mainstream, this gearbox is seeing new versions of itself as automakers adapt and further enhance this new technology

The top-spec Toyota Hilux in the Philippines is the Hilux GR-S. With its body-colored fender flares and bumpers, it is a fetching-looking pick-up, especially in bright red. But an even more vicious Hilux has just been unveiled in Australia – and it has the Ford Ranger Raptor in its crosshairs. Toyota Australia unveiled the 2023 Hilux GR Sport on Jan. 6, 2023, and it is the new flagship of the Hilux range “Down Under.” Not just for show Compared to the GR-S, the Hilux GR Sport looks like it can d

This 2022, Mitsubishi promises better looks and performance in its all-new Mirage G4. After 10 years of existence, the Japanese automaker updates the exterior looks of the entry-level sedan to attract more potential buyers in the field. The groomed-up Mirage G4 not only promises a fresh design statement but also retains a lively yet duel-efficient performance with the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS Sport 1.2 CVT variant. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Prices and Colors There are four Mitsubishi Mirage G4 varian