At the recent Chery Technology Day in Wuhu, the Chinese car company explained its global strategy as it ramps up its export business. The nearly two-hour-long set of presentations was so detailed and exhaustive that you'd imagine you were sitting in a board presentation or a marketing sign-off meeting. But it made sense to show it to the 600 or so Chery-brand users and media in attendance. It was a captive audience if ever there was one. El Plan One key observation we made was how Chery seems to

BYD Philippines didn't hold back at the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) as the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer held a quick preview of the BYD ATTO 3. The crossover is expected to make its official Philippine debut on November 2023, with pricing likely to be at the Php 2 million mark. The Chinese carmaker also announced a price drop for the Dolphin hatchback, Tang crossover and Han sedan. The move was made to help accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country by making them mor

Mitsubishi is set to reveal the production version of its XFC concept car, which we'll christen the Mitsubishi XForce crossover to make things simpler. While only a little information is available about the upcoming crossover, reports have shown a camouflaged unit undergoing testing in the streets of Vietnam and Indonesia. Reports also indicate that the XForce could have a ground clearance of around 222mm, which is tall, especially as it will be positioned in the subcompact crossover segment. We

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