Filipino car buyers who want seven seats and a Honda badge right now can turn to the highly competent Honda BR-V. That’s because the current-generation Honda CR-V will officially be replaced on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the latest version of the venerable crossover would arrive this year with an all-new hybrid engine. However, this means that the top-spec CR-V’s economical turbodiesel engine and (rather tight) third-row seat will also bid farewell. But it s

Aside from the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross launch, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) had another vehicle in the background to get a few new upgrades to keep it competitive. Also read: Starts at ₱1.19M! The 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross now available, hybrid at ₱1.598M The car in question is the 2024 Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEV. While on the outside, the sedan remains essentially the same as its original version in the country, TMP has given it a few subtle updates. Starting with the sedan's outside, the ne

The fastest-growing segment in the Philippines is arguably the one most confusing – the Subcompact Crossover SUV. What even is it? It’s a minuscule SUV based on an already tiny Hatchback. Think high-riding Toyota Yaris. So why is it in demand? Simple: It’s an SUV minus the size. It affords people the Adventurer lifestyle without sacrificing practicality, ease of drivability, and fuel consumption. No surprise, companies that cashed in on the trend mostly come from China, a country that’s effectiv

The official athletic team of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), the Ateneo Blue Eagles, is getting a boost from its first-ever automotive partner. The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the official importer and distributor of MG cars in the Philippines, announced in a December 2022 press statement that it will be supporting ADMU’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams. MG Philippines president and CEO Albert Arcilla said the tie-up is part of the company’s drive to become “the preferred mobilit

Just like how we have different perspectives in life and in certain circumstances, we also have different preferences when it comes to gauging the performance output of vehicles. A particular characteristic of a particular vehicle might be interesting for you, but not for me. You may find something special about a certain car model, but I do not, and vice versa. Certainly, we appreciate differences, and we value them differently. But despite that, we still seek others' advice most of the time, e

South Korean multinational automaker Hyundai Motor Company or commonly known as Hyundai has revealed their 2022 version of the Hyundai Accent. And for this year, the Accent is available only in sedan, unlike the past years, this model was available in both sedan and hatchback. Hyundai has been making the Accent since 1994, and this year, the company promises a better driving experience. Clearly, Hyundai Accent has already marked its name on every road as this subcompact sedan model has gained po