Disclosure: Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines invited AutoFun Philippines to a 5-day, all-expense paid business trip to China as part of the press introduction activities for both brands. One of the first things that would catch the eye of a car buyer is the vehicle’s design. Manufacturers put much time and effort into creating a design language highlighting a model’s strengths and purpose. Frankly, this wasn’t always the case with Chinese cars. If you’re old enough to remember their car design cloni

Disclosure: Astara Philippines, the official importer and distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, took us on a two-day media drive with the all-new GAC GS8 4WD. The company paid for all our meals and accommodation. GAC Philippines recently invited us to test the all-new GAC GS8 4WD on a media drive. However, as a point of comparison, they also brought two units of the sport-utility vehicle's (SUV) two-wheel drive (2WD) version to showcase the differences between it and the new variant. Our

Jeep Philippines has released a teaser on its Facebook page for an upcoming sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that will launch in the Philippines soon. The teaser photo shows little, as the launch date needed to be established in the image. However, what it does show is the grille of the upcoming vehicle. We had to dig deep into the global Jeep lineup to find a model with a similar design to what was shown until we laid our eyes on the 2023 Jeep Commander/Meridian. Based on the press photos available

Gong Xi Fa Cai. Today is Chinese New Year! And because it’s a Sunday, it’s also time for your weekly dose of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We take a look at all the stories we published last week and find the five that you loved the most. Here are our hottest stories from Jan. 16 to 20, 2023 as we welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit. Cheapest mild-hybrid on sale The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a multitude of superlatives. It’s not only the cheapest mil

It seemed only yesterday when Geely Philippines launched the Azkarra compact crossover. And back in 2020, it was a groundbreaking offering with its 48V mild-hybrid system and plush and feature-packed interiors. Despite its renowned refinement, fuel efficiency, and tech, the first-generation Azkarra that we have today is already six years old. And that is already ancient in car speak. That is why the time is right for Geely to introduce the 2023 Boyue L. This 5-seat crossover is the basis of what

The Toyota 86 sports car is a developed model by two Japanese automakers – Toyota Motor Company and Subaru Corporation. This coupe model has gained a huge popularity in the Philippine automotive market since its launch in 2012 because of its stunning style and nimble engine. It is available in two transmission choices in the Philippines. The 2.0 manual transmission variant is priced at Php2.086 million, and Php2.186 million for its CVT variant. These prices are inexpensive as compared to some se