The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

Chery Philippines has reached a new high for June as the Chinese automaker has surpassed its highest monthly record of 323 units sold, established in May 2023. Despite total industry sales decreasing by 5% from May, the automaker avoided the downturn and grew by 18%, securing the 10th spot in total sales rankings for June. Chery Tiggo 5x leading the charge Leading the brand’s sales success was the Chery Tiggo 5x; note that this is not yet even the pro hybrid variant, which is set to officially l

The 2024 all-new Honda CR-V will be making its ASEAN region debut on March 20, 2023, in Thailand. The seven-seater crossover has aged well in the Philippines as it has been a popular choice for those looking for a capable vehicle with gasoline and turbo-diesel powertrains. However, the local model is getting long in the tooth with its design already outdated by its smaller siblings, such as the Honda BR-V and Honda HR-V. With the all-new model set to debut in Thailand soon, we want to see a few

The all-new 2023 Lexus RX crossover was launched locally on January 16, 2023. Besides riding on the more rigid Lexus GA-K platform, the major headline for the five-seat luxury crossover is its all-hybrid lineup. The RX 350h drops the old 3.5-liter V6 for a turbocharged 2.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine. Together with the electric motor, the new powertrain has a combined output of 250 PS and 316 Nm of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission. All RX 350h varia

Kia Philippines introduces electric mobility with a special preview of its highly anticipated its first dedicated electric vehicle, the Kia EV6 at the 8th Philippine International Motors Show. And according to Kia, it will be priced below Php 4 million when it starts sales next year. As a special preview of Kia’s solution to achieving sustainability, the Kia EV6 is an all-electric crossover SUV that offers long-range (550+km), zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging, and distinct styling.

As we know, Filipinos are one of the most hospitable people in the world. Not only the wealthy Filipinos with guest bedrooms get to welcome guests in their home, but even the ones who have the smallest. We Filipinos love it when a relative comes over for the vacation, or a friend for an overnight pajama party. We make sure that they are comfortable during their stay. The same principle when it comes to travels, we know what “pasabay naman”, and “May space pa ba sa sasakyan mo?” mean. Being famil