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

Disclosure: Honda Cars Philippines Inc. kindly lent me a 2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 for nine days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll, and a carwash. The word “legend” gets thrown around an awful lot nowadays. Social media is awash with so-called legends, supposedly because they achieved some incredible metric online (a gazillion followers/subscribers) or for some insane (and often extremely dangerous) act. A little etym

Local automotive market leader Toyota is betting on a hybrid and performance display lineup at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show to interpret this year's show theme of Mobility + Humanity. Hybrid versions of the RAV-4, Camry, and Corolla Cross, along with the GR Yaris, the GR Supra and the recently launched GR 86 share display space at the Toyota booth. Guided by this year's theme, Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) joins this year's PIMS to exhibit its wide selection of products and serv

The Honda City is arguably one of the best competitors in its segment after the Toyota Vios and the Hyundai Accent. Now, as new competitors emerge like the Geely Emgrand, the City shows its dominance with the coming of a new generation for 2021. The all-new Honda City shows class with its looks, power, and fuel efficiency with its engine, and all the cool stuff Honda always brings to the table. Of course, your car of choice with its best features will continue to be at its best if you can mainta

Would you go for a radically new car or stick with a tried and tested one? The Philippine market has been enamored with the proven Toyota Vios, and we have seen that for the last two decades. And it is not just because of its affordability, but also because of the brand's solid reputation. But how about you? What's your take? Would you go for the tried and tested like the Toyota Vios? Or would you venture with the radically new Honda City? Which is more promising on the road, and which will stan

When you gas up your car, what do you feel? Do you get excited as you are about to go on another driving adventure? Or are you in shock because of the horrifying fuel prices these days? Whatever you feel in that regard, the reality remains that the constant fuel price hikes will affect our overall travel satisfaction and experience. Some have had to cut off their travel expenditures to lessen fuel expenses while others just forego leisure activities outside the city. However, you don't have to r