The weather has been funny this past week. Although the smog (supposedly a tantalizing cocktail of volcanic ash and vehicle emissions) seems to have subsided somewhat, each day mixes searing heat with pouring rain. Assuming none of you have gotten a cold by now, here are your five favorite stories from September 25 to October 1, 2023. This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Chery’s EV trio From being the whipping boy of Chinese car hate locally, Chery Auto Philippines has now become on

The Honda City and the Nissan Almera recently got updated for the 2024 model year, with refreshed exteriors giving them a more modern appearance. In addition, all variants of the City now get the Honda SENSING active-safety suite, along with Honda CONNECT. Meanwhile, the top-spec Almera now has NissanConnect Services. These have elevated the amount of technology in these sedans, bringing them closer to one another regarding what they offer buyers. That said, we will compare both vehicles to see

Chinese cars have flooded the Philippine market and many other countries around the globe. It is because Chinese automakers have found ways to undercut the competition by offering quality vehicles that are more affordable but have features comparable to or even better than their Japanese, European, and American counterparts. But the question is, how has China evolved so quickly to produce quality, feature-rich, and, most importantly, cheap vehicles so customers can afford them? Lower production

Honda Philippines is set to launch the 2024 Honda City on July 13, with dealerships already accepting reservations for the refreshed sedan. While Honda Philippines hasn’t revealed too much about the upcoming sedan, it has shown a few key features that will be coming to the updated version of the vehicle. Honda SENSING The most significant change to the Honda City is the addition of Honda Sensing. The sedan now gets access to camera-based Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) as standard. It means

The Toyota Vios has been a stalwart in the Philippine market. These sedans are so common that everywhere you look, you are almost guaranteed to see a unit in one form or another. The Vios has encountered many rivals throughout the years, with the likes of the Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and MG 5 making a run at it. However, its longest-lasting rivalry has been with the Honda City, which has outclassed it in terms of performance and features. Things may change now that the 2023 Toyota Vi

The car that helped spark the hybrid-electric vehicle revolution 25 years ago is now entering its fifth generation. Toyota will launch the all-new 2023 Prius on Nov. 16, 2022 in Japan. Although details remain scarce, the next-generation hybrid will likely carry styling cues from the Toyota Crown hybrid crossover that debuted on July 2022. The front end ditches the pointed headlights of the current model for larger and more traditional units with C-shaped Daytime Running Lights. The side profile,