When the opportunity for a long weekend presents itself, you take it as a break from your busy work week. It's a great time to go on a road trip or catch up with friends. That’s precisely what I did with my recent Hyundai Stargazer test unit on loan. It was the perfect opportunity to test if the South Korean 7-seater had what it took to be the ultimate “barkada” mobile and if it had what it took to be a proper multi-purpose vehicle. The road trip we would embark on would start in Quezon City and

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 Motor Philippines (TMP) has partnered with logistics provider Lalamove through its auto brand, Lalamove Automotive. The carmaker said in a June 2023 press statement that the partnership began with the introduction of the Toyota Lite Ace commercial vehicle as one of the models that can be purchased through Lalamove Automotive’s Vehicle Ownership Program. Interested operators can use the unique program through the brand’s Toyota Taytay, Rizal (TTR) dealership and utilize the Japanese automa

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. kindly lent me a 2023 Honda BR-V S CVT for nine days. It arrived with a full tank of gas and loaded RFID cards. The company also treated me and other motoring media to breakfast, snacks, and lunch during the BR-V media drive. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, RFID load, and a carwash. When I was in college, I owned an Isuzu Hi-Lander. Those of you old enough to remember that car would know that it was the boxy predecessor to the venerable Isuzu

Because of the rapidly growing popularity of crossover SUVs, the competition tightens. This type of car has become the automotive brands’ priority in the market. And because of that, Japanese maker Honda is making sure to get the BR-V in a high spot among the best crossover SUVs internationally. The company then introduced the second-generation Honda BR-V after five years. The new BR-V comes with more impressive updates than the outgoing model. The exterior has been redesigned, as well as the in

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is gearing up for the launch of the Mitsubishi Xpander here in Philippines. The company has been teasing the arrival of the model since August. But did you know that the model we’re set to receive is the facelifted model, skipping the pre-facelift model altogether. Let’s dive into the difference between the pre-facelift and facelifted model. Exterior – Subtle changes Perhaps the most significant change up front is the revised Dynamic Shield front-end that features a