Italian car brands have been well-known in the Philippines for long occupying the zenith of automotive aspiration. Even the biggest ignoramus will perk up when he or she hears words like Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. These brands not only produce some of the fastest supercars and hypercars on Earth, but also represent a lifestyle brimming with the trappings of immense wealth and cosmopolitan sophistication. But when supercar owners need a more practical car that remains eye-wateringly brisk

Porsche is celebrating 75 years of success with a unique livestream to showcase its history and achievements. The event will include luminaries and other important figures from the brand’s history alongside some of the world’s media. The broadcast will be in German and English, beginning at 9:40 p.m. (CEST) or 3:30 a.m. (MYT) on June 8, 2023 for Germany. For fans in the Philippines, the show will start at 3:40 a.m. on June 9, 2023. The event will be available to watch on the brand’s official soc

It is the last Sunday of May! And this time, we start with an important message – stay safe and stay home, if possible. This is amid the fly-by of Super Typhoon “Betty,” which is pouring heavy rains in various parts of the country. While you’re staying nice and dry, here’s this weekend’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup, where we picked your five favorite stories from May 22 to 28, 2023. A new boss is coming SAIC, as many of you know, is the mother company of the Chinese car b

I’m more of a tuning kind of guy, and I purchase aesthetic and functional mods to make my driving more satisfying. I want my cars to ride smoothly for everyday driving while handling sharply on sweeping bends and tight corners. I like to lower a vehicle to reduce car lean while cornering hard and to make them look good to my eyes. But I'm also not too fond of crashy suspensions and those that hop over bumps because they lack travel and have springs that are as stiff as a sore neck. In the same w

The R35 Nissan GT-R is a bit of a miracle in the automotive world – it’s been around for over 15 years. First introduced in 2007, the GT-R was the long-awaited replacement to the legendary R34 Skyline GT-R that had stopped production in 2002. In an industry where new cars tend to pop up every five years, the R35’s incredible longevity is perhaps a testament to its enduring design and performance. In fact, the 2024 Nissan GT-R now cranks out 565 PS and can do 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds – to

Not all lightweight sportscars are as small and nimble as a Mazda MX-5 Miata. Some are just more refined and purpose-driven versions of the real deal. Porsche has announced that it will add another illustrious variant to its 911 family - the 911 Carrera T. The letter "T" stands for touring and describes models that offer a pure driving experience. How pure? Check this out. Lightweight rules The new 911 Carrera T slots in between the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S. The standard 911 T sports a