When the opportunity for a long weekend presents itself, you take it as a break from your busy work week. It's a great time to go on a road trip or catch up with friends. That’s precisely what I did with my recent Hyundai Stargazer test unit on loan. It was the perfect opportunity to test if the South Korean 7-seater had what it took to be the ultimate “barkada” mobile and if it had what it took to be a proper multi-purpose vehicle. The road trip we would embark on would start in Quezon City and

The weather has been quite nice for the last week – some days are not too hot and not too rainy. With climate change in full swing, would things be the same next year? Only time will tell. But what hasn’t changed is your fondness for the latest models to debut here and abroad. Here are your top five favorite stories from Aug. 14 to 18, 2023, in this edition of AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Tamaraw reborn? Many of you were excited when we revealed on March 2023 that the Toyota Tamaraw wou

Mitsubishi will launch a hybrid version of the Mitsubishi Xpander, as mentioned during the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton launch. The mention of the Xpander hybrid was seen earlier on during the launch program for the Triton as Mitsubishi President Takao Kato quickly glossed over the brand’s plans for upcoming vehicles in the ASEAN region. He mentioned that aside from the Triton, Mitsubishi would launch a new compact SUV, which will likely be the Mitsubishi XForce, and that the automaker will also launc

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has just announced that it will hold its 60th Anniversary Expo this coming August 10 to 13, 2023, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, and admission will be free! Five years since MMPC organized a similar event, the 4-day exposition will feature car displays and daily performances and activities for families to enjoy. If you missed seeing the XFC Concept at Newport Mall last June, fret not, as the Japanese carmaker has said it will again be the star o

Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) will be at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds until tomorrow, May 7th, for the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. At the event, the South Korean automaker will let visitors get behind the wheel of its entire local lineup of vehicles, including the Creta, Stargazer, Staria, Tucson, and even one of its latest electric vehicles (EV), the IONIQ 5. “Hyundai is thrilled to once again be a part of Auto Focus’ bi-yearly activity, as it enables us to conne

Looking at the quality of vehicles in this particular segment, it seems that today’s crop of seven-seater MPVs is getting more upscale. Most MPVs on the market are now equipped with all kinds of tech and advanced safety features that used to be unheard of in their class, just like the updated Mitsubishi Xpander Cross, which will be locally launched by the end of this month. Based on the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross launched during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show last year, there’s mu