Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p

Even amid the sport-utility vehicle craze, the hatchback remains a popular choice for buyers across the world. Unlike a traditional four-door sedan, a hatch has three or five doors with the cargo area integrated into the cabin. If you own a small business and use the family car for work on the side, a hatchback is unbelievably practical because passenger space and cargo space can easily be swapped around, without resorting to buying a huge van. My family has a fleet of vehicles that are exclusiv

John Karlo "JK" Pelayo is a man on a mission. He must drive a stock Honda Jazz GK manual, equipped with only 15-inch wheels, performance tires and high-temperature brake pads, around Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) in two minutes and 10 seconds. But why? “It's the thrill of getting that desired result, that euphoric feeling of getting it done,” JK told AutoFun Philippines. “So if you're able to get it or, at least, get near it, there’s that feeling of satisfaction that you're able to achieve such

Fans of the British MINI brand will now be able to check out their favorite models in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Autohub Group Philippines, the distributor of MINI in the country, announced in a December 2022 press statement that it has opened its largest showroom in the bustling business district, located at Block 33 Lot 2 Bonifacio Triangle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The 753-square-meter showroom can display four cars and has a service center for simple jobs, with more extensive wo

Hatchback Toyota Wigo once again wowed the automotive industry by maintaining its best-selling capabilities as Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the model’s 2022 version. This Toyota entry has been continuously a top choice by Filipinos looking for microcars. Not only because of its affordable price in the market but also because of what Toyota offers with this model. The Wigo 2022 version has been updated from its previous version. There are improvements and additions for a better travel experi

Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the 2022 version of the Toyota Wigo. This entry-level car is a hatchback model that is ideal for individuals and small families. Since its first release back in October 2012, the Wigo has been a popular hatchback model in the country. In addition, it gained more popularity when TMP launched a marketing campaign featuring actors Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz. In 2014-2015, the Car Awards Group in the Philippines has awarded Toyota Wigo the Best Micro Car