The days of Chery Auto producing half-baked small cars with interiors that came standard with suffocating fumes seem to be long gone. Chery Auto Philippines announced in a September 2023 press statement that its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 series of crossovers both got first place in their respective categories in the J.D. Power China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) rankings. The result of the study was based on the evaluation of 35,155 traditional-fuel vehicle owners who purchased

Is electrification the future of the Philippine car market? The answer is yes, as more automakers are bringing their hybrid and battery-electric vehicles into the local scene. One of the newest electrified crossovers on the block is the Toyota Yaris Cross, the brand’s entry into the subcompact crossover segment that promises to bring technology and fuel efficiency into your garage. For this comparison, we will compare the Yaris Cross Hybrid to another pioneer in the segment, the Nissan Kicks e-P

It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

Earning money could be challenging for most of us as we have to strive hard to buy what's usually beyond our needs, to save up for a certain period to achieve bigger and better. If you are to spend more than a million pesos, meticulousness comes in the way as you would not settle for less than your hard-earned money's worth. With the continuous need for vehicles, it's inevitable for you to get yourself at least one. But what are your criteria for choosing your perfect car? The 2022 Chevrolet Tra

With all the problems that we have encountered this year, one of the most challenging is the global fuel crisis, and we can all agree on that. Going from place to place is not that easy anymore. Public utility vehicles became an option for many car owners to lighten the financial burden. But others just endure the pain of spending more on fuel to continue using their vehicles comfortably. In my case, I think that I am just going to work extra hard to continue using my favorite car as driving is

The Toyota HiAce has always been a go-to choice for a van or minibus since October 1967. This Japanese-made vehicle is continuously gaining popularity in the country and internationally. In the Philippines, aside from big families, the HiAce is commonly used as a commuter vehicle around the Greater Manila Area. It is also used as an ambulance, company shuttle services, camper van, and an all-around company business car. The Toyota HiAce is also a popular model for high-functioning customization