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

The all-new 2024 Honda CR-V carries over one of the most notable features of the previous model – the third-row seat. This family-friendly feature, along with third-row air-conditioning, is standard on all non-hybrid CR-Vs. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report on this ahead of the all-new CR-V’s launch on Sept. 13, 2023. This means Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) now has two seven-seaters in its lineup, including the strong-selling Honda BR-V. In an exclusive interview, the Japanese ca

You can get a huge discount on a brand-new Changan CS35 Plus crossover when you reserve one this month. Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) announced in an August 2023 press statement that it will give a ₱35,000 discount voucher to customers who put their name down for the crossover from August 10 to 31, 2023. The company said its “Changan August Bonus Discount Voucher” is available at the CMPI National Headquarters in Calamba, Laguna, or at any authorized Changan dealership nationwide. In ad

The effects of the Executive Order No.12 signed by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., which effectively cut import duties of battery electric vehicles to 0% are now being felt with price changes to electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide. Brands like BYD Philippines has already adjusted its price list to reflect this change. The automaker has slashed the pricing of its electric vehicles by about ₱200,000 or more, depending on the model. Here are the old and new price lists of BYD. Model Price

Many carmakers often use “mules” to test their own prototype components under complete secrecy. In some cases, they go to even greater lengths by utilizing the bodyshell of a car from another brand. For instance, Jaguar famously tested the turbocharged V6 engine of its XJ220 supercar by shoving it into the back of an old Ford Transit van – creating one of the fastest commercial vehicles in the world in the process. It seems that automakers are back to the same old tricks, as Carscoops reported o

The Ford Expedition was a great car that not everyone could afford to buy. Starting at a little over four million pesos, it was already like buying two Ford Ranger Raptors or a reasonably priced house in the suburb. Still, people who could afford it do. Ordinary mortals like us think politicians like the Expedition to project power and prestige. Perhaps those who bought it just like Ford's testament to safety and security, space? Or maybe they bought them because they could. In this nitpicker's