Largely wonderful weather this last week! As the holiday season draws near, it’s been clear skies with cool, refreshing breezes that can help us lay off the air-conditioning (and, consequently, bring our sky-high electric bills down). Despite the chilliness rolling in, it’s been a hot week for one Asian carmaker – and for once, it isn’t from China! Hyundai Philippines launched two new models last week and is mulling over bringing even more. The South Korean company is among your five favorite st

Disclosure: Hyundai Motor Philippines accepted our request to have the Hyundai Stargazer (Specs | News) GLS Premium reviewed. It came with a full gas tank and an RFID car which we did not use. I paid for the carwash and other operating expenses during the seven-day lending period. Photos were taken at Parklinks C5 Pasig. Yays Easy to drive Adequate interior space Responsive powertrain Relaxing ride Nays Unfinished interior look Lane-centering disengages during tight bends Mixed-up design languag

Happy Easter, everyone! Christians rejoice worldwide at the new beginning brought about by the culmination of the Holy Week. For us, we're just looking forward to the Manila International Auto Show happening just a few days away. But first, let’s look back at the stories that tickled your fancy in the last seven days. And you read them here first on AutoFun Philippines! More Civic Type Rs coming Despite the recent seat railing recall in the US market, and Honda Cars Philippines Inc.’s assertion

Disclaimer: Mitsubishi Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross for one week. It came with a full tank of gas and an Autosweep RFID card with load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll fees and a car wash. Family recipes are always interesting. These are often passed down from generation to generation, with some minor tweaks along the way. For instance, my family has a magnificent recipe for “Food for the Gods,” a crumbly, cake-like pastry made with but

One of the highly touted selling points of the Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose (MPV) and its tougher Xpander Cross sibling is its ride height. With 225 mm of ground clearance, the Xpander duo rivals many sport-utility vehicles (SUV). For comparison, the Toyota Avanza only has up to 190 mm. Given the abovementioned stats, it is obvious that the Xpander and Xpander Cross top the entry-level MPV (or even SUV) segment when it comes to ground clearance. This means that the Mitsubishi utility runner

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda