Last night, July 19, 2023, SAIC Motor Philippines (SMP) formally introduced itself to its dealer principals, bankers, and stakeholders as the new distributor of MG vehicles in the country. After months of speculation, SMP, the fully-owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, reportedly China’s largest car manufacturer, finally broke cover. The event officially confirmed its takeover of the MG brand and business starting today, July 20, 2023. As we reported in May, SMP replaces The Coven

It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

Suzuki Philippines made waves at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show last September 2022 with the unveiling of its Ertiga Hybrid. It is the first compact, seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the country with a hybrid powertrain. The carmaker has yet to disclose the date of the model's local release. However, if you want to know what it's like on the road, our friend Prasetyo from AutoFun Indonesia got a chance to drive the Ertiga Hybrid following its launch there on June 2022. Here

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation was known for introducing mini cars, and it was hailed in Japan as the fourth largest automobile brand after Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Suzuki has always been considered by Filipinos as the company produces competitive yet affordable vehicles. This 2022, the Suzuki S-Presso is the most affordable city car in the country along with promising fuel efficiency. That is why the S-Presso is gaining popularity nowadays. Prices and Colors The 2022 Suzuki S-Pre

(Images from Toyota PH) Being a responsible car owner does not only mean driving safely but as well as maintaining a vehicle that is safe to be on the road. Vehicle breakdowns and probably collisions can be avoided if you have a well-maintained vehicle that is road worthy. It is also a practical thing to have a vehicle that is reliable that can go anywhere on a moment's notice. That is why adhering to a preventive maintenance schedule or PMS is very important. The recommendation is to go to your

What are your considerations in getting a vehicle? Is it the capacity? Technology? Its aesthetic presentation? Affordability? Whatever your criteria in choosing a vehicle may be, the decision comes down to whoever's using or getting it. The 2022 Suzuki S-Presso is the most affordable model you could get today at around half a million pesos. But what's beyond that a little more than half a million-peso S-Presso? Pros It is the most affordable car on the Philippine market. Not just nowadays, but w