What splendid weather we’ve had this past week! Clear skies, no volcanic smog, and rain showers every once in a while to keep us from getting overheated. It feels like summer in the “-ber” months. Something else that was rather heated was your reception to our stories from the last week. Here are your favorite five from October 9 to 15, 2023, in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Go, go ATTO 3! Even though it has the name of a children’s cartoon character, the BYD ATTO 3 e

The cat's out of the bag! Honda Cars Philippines Inc. will launch the all-new Honda CR-V on September 13, 2023, with the following prices: 1.5 V Turbo CVT ₱ 2,150,000 1.5 VX Turbo CVT AWD ₱ 2,300,000 2.0 RS e:HEV E-CVT ₱ 2,600,000 The highly anticipated sixth-generation flagship crossover of Honda is billed as a significant step forward in Honda’s global thrust on electrification with the introduction of its e:HEV full-hybrid system in the all-new CR-V. This is the first time the system will be

If you’re in the market for a five-seat crossover, almost every brand has one on offer. But if your budget can only stretch to around ₱1.4 million, then you need to look at Chinese-made crossovers. Given that Chinese car brands aren’t the laughing stocks that they once were, there are two interesting choices in the market. One is the familiar Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, coming in at ₱1,250,000. Gone are the days of the QQ hatchback – this five-seater packs a turbocharged engine and is fully loaded with t

Disclosure: GAC Philippines lent us the unit for seven days with a full gas tank and access to its two RFID cards with ₱1,000 worth of load. The words Chinese and luxury aren’t typically associated with one another, as most will see cars from mainland China as cheap and disposable. However, that statement is slowly changing as a new generation of Chinese vehicles shows they can keep up with established Japanese, European, and American brands. These new Chinese vehicles are like uncut gems ready

Car reviews can only go so far – we only have the chance to evaluate a new car for about one week before it goes back to the manufacturer. That’s why the most valuable insights come from you, the people who actually buy the newest vehicles in the market. Fledgling Chinese brand Changan talked to people who took the plunge and bought the CS35 Plus crossover. The company released a press statement on what these three owners had to say. Why not a Changan? Changan said businessman Mark Banayad disco

Toyota Philippines recently updated the pricing of the Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Corolla Cross. While the Corolla Cross had an overall spec change for the model, the Hilux got a Local Data Communication Module (LDCM) for all of its variants except the J, Cab, and chassis models. The addition of this new feature to the popular Toyota pickup truck got us thinking, what does it do, and how is it beneficial to the vehicle? We got an official statement from Toyota Philippines, and this is what we h