The weather has been funny this past week. Although the smog (supposedly a tantalizing cocktail of volcanic ash and vehicle emissions) seems to have subsided somewhat, each day mixes searing heat with pouring rain. Assuming none of you have gotten a cold by now, here are your five favorite stories from September 25 to October 1, 2023. This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Chery’s EV trio From being the whipping boy of Chinese car hate locally, Chery Auto Philippines has now become on

The Honda City and the Nissan Almera recently got updated for the 2024 model year, with refreshed exteriors giving them a more modern appearance. In addition, all variants of the City now get the Honda SENSING active-safety suite, along with Honda CONNECT. Meanwhile, the top-spec Almera now has NissanConnect Services. These have elevated the amount of technology in these sedans, bringing them closer to one another regarding what they offer buyers. That said, we will compare both vehicles to see

Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

Metro Pharma Philippines Inc. (MPPI) is a Philippine-based, search-and-development pharmaceutical company engaged in the ethical marketing of top-quality products that provide innovative solutions to the current healthcare need of Filipinos. Kia Philippines announced in a May 2023 press statement that MPPI has chosen the Kia Soluto LX AT subcompact sedan to help its team out in the field. “After extensive research, we found that the Soluto ticks all of the right boxes and exceeds our requirement

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Japanese automaker Mitsubishi promises a lot of improvements in the latest version of their entry-level sedan, the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. However, it decided to keep one of the key components of the Mirage intact, and for good reason. You see, one of the most vital factors to consider about any car is its powertrain. But for 2022, the Mirage is keeping its 1.2-liter 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated gasoline engine as it. Like previous year models, the MIVEC engine sti

(Images from Ford PH) The Ford Territory is becoming more and more popular for first-time car owners and those looking for another vehicle for daily driving with the family. With its design for comfort, functionality, technology, and style, the Ford Territory is already one of the most recognizable cars on the road – a testament to how popular this vehicle is becoming. The car industry is like a popularity game, and of course, the more popular you are, the more likely people will see you as a ca