Disclosure: GWM Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Haval Jolion Supreme HEV for eight days. It arrived with loaded RFID cards and a Shell fuel card. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. When I was a kid, I swore by one specific brand of orange juice (which I shall not name, but it’s a brand that’s beloved by many). I simply could not have a meal without this overly sugary beverage that greatly contributed to my, shall we say, “portly” physique in grade school. And it had so many artificial ing

Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming mainstream in the Philippine market as more and more brands are bringing in their own examples. Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s executive order, EVs have become easier to import thanks to zero duties that make these vehicles more affordable to prospective car buyers. Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act" also provides non-fiscal incentives for EV buyers, along with spurring investment into EV infrastructure, w

Chevrolet has just launched the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV after being announced at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show. The new model is available in front-, rear-, and all-wheel-drive, with a model being specifically made for the US police. The Golden Bowtie brand has yet to release the full specifications of the EV, but it has revealed that the top-spec Blaze EV SS trim will come with 557 horsepower and 879 Nm of torque. Aside from this, Chevy has stated that the new EV will also come with a Wid

It is the last Sunday of May! And this time, we start with an important message – stay safe and stay home, if possible. This is amid the fly-by of Super Typhoon “Betty,” which is pouring heavy rains in various parts of the country. While you’re staying nice and dry, here’s this weekend’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup, where we picked your five favorite stories from May 22 to 28, 2023. A new boss is coming SAIC, as many of you know, is the mother company of the Chinese car b

The all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. As the sixth generation of the famed Impreza line of the Japanese brand, it will now come as a 5-door hatchback sans the sedan. Three trims have been announced, Base, Sport, and the new RS. What's new? Highlighting the unveil is the RS variant's 2.5-liter 184 PS and 241 Nm Subaru Boxer engine, which is mated to a CVT with eight preset ratios available in manual mode using the paddle shifters. Also, a first is th

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines considers the Xpander’s birth a huge success after its rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market, making it a best-selling MUV model since 2018. The Xpander is available in four variants priced from Php1.008 million up to Php1.138 million in the country. Because of its instant popularity, Xpander became more in demand for car reviews and test driving. The 2022 version has received numerous nods for its updated exterior appearance and better performance th