Did you ever wonder how automakers select the names of their cars? We also wondered the same, especially with the influx of Chinese models with odd naming conventions. Typically, the marketing, design, and communications team chooses a car's name to develop a potential name. They consider the vehicle’s looks and the target audience for the car. There is a pattern to how brands name their vehicles per region; European brands often go with letter and number combinations, such as in the case of BMW

It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

Mitsubishi gives you a first official look at the 2024 Mitsubishi Strada in its concept form at the Bangkok motor show with the XRT Concept car. The concept car revealed at the show is still heavily dressed in camouflage. However, it hints at what to expect from the next-generation pickup truck. “The all-new Triton (Strada in the Philippine market) is going through final touch-ups in preparation for its release, as we have performed rigorous endurance tests around the world while also incorporat

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), announces the opening of the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) early today. This year’s much-anticipated PIMS is returning after a four-year hiatus that was brought on by the pandemic. With the theme “Mobility + Humanity: Innovating for the Common Good”, the 8th PIMS showcases the motoring industry’s latest innovations that will provide safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility to the people. “To say the

If there is something that keeps on soaring, it is the price of fuel. That is why we keep an eye on daily fuel price updates and consider alternatives, whether going on a public commute or switching to a more fuel-efficient car. The global oil crisis is suffering us this year but we still deserve to have fun sometimes – and adventurous people often feel that whenever they are on an off-road trip. That is why off-road vehicles like high-performance SUVs and pickup trucks have been in-demand these

The Honda CR-V (Comfortable Runabout Vehicle) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda Motor Corporation. The CR-V has been around for 24 years and is one of the most popular crossovers, not only in the country but globally. Back in the 90s, if you are an aspiring family man, and you wanted a little more space compared to the typical sedan like the Honda City, you would be redirected to the Honda CR-V. In the Philippines, the CR-V is a market mainstay making it a top c