Kia Philippines has done well to keep things fresh with its crossover vehicles, with the Kia Stonic getting a Style Edition and the Kia Sorento getting its new generation. However, the Kia Seltos remains largely untouched, so the South Korean automaker is giving it a facelift for the Philippine market. Kia Philippines also released a quick teaser video on Facebook showing the updated model's highlighted features, but did not include a launch date for the new crossover. What the facelift might lo

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

Toyota Malaysia and Perodua will not stop selling the 2023 Toyota Vios and the Perodua Axia in Malaysia despite the controversy surrounding vehicle chassis development partner Daihatsu's admission of procedural irregularities in its crash testing. Also Read: Daihatsu admits rigging crash test: Next-gen Toyota Wigo and Vios affected According to the president of UMW Toyota Motor (Toyota Malaysia), Datuk Ravindran K., customers who have booked their all-new Toyota Vios or are interested in purchas

Changan Motors Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is confident for 2023 as it celebrated a whopping 222-percent sales growth from 2021 to 2022. The Chinese carmaker said in a Jan. 16, 2023 press statement that it sold 1,787 units in 2022, up from 557 units the year before. The brand also celebrates its goal of hitting 100 percent of its sales target for wholesale as well. The brand’s two best-sellers lead the pack in sales, the Changan Alsvin sedan and the Changan CS35 Plus crossover. “We started 2022 str

Before, I didn't care too much about vehicle innovations. What mattered to me was that I had a car that I could use to go from point A to point B. I didn't care about engine specs, how powerful it was on the road, and how a particular vehicle differed from others. I didn't care about car peculiarities until I learned about hybrid vehicles and how they can help save fuel. Now that we are experiencing a global oil crisis, isn't it about time for us Filipinos to consider alternatives like hybrid ve

After nineteen years since American international automotive manufacturer, Ford Motor Company first launched Everest, its 2022 version is now out in the market. The Ford Everest also called the Ford Endeavor in India, is a mid-size sport utility vehicle developed by Ford initially destined for the Asia Pacific region. This SUV model is based on the pickup truck Ford Ranger. After Ford popped the curtains to unveil the third generation, Everest, in March 2022, its popularity became fiercer as thi