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

Toyota Motor Philippines is heavily updating its local lineup of vehicles. Its local website reveals the Japanese automaker has just added a new variant to the Toyota Veloz. The new Toyota Veloz 1.5E model is priced at ₱1,092,000, closing the gap between it and the Toyota Avanza 1.5G, which is priced at ₱1,059,00, by just ₱33,000. This makes it a more attractive offer if you are willing to spend the extra cash. Is it worth paying more over the Avanza? So, what do you get with the new variant? Fo

The all-new Mitsubishi Strada, or Triton in other markets, is set to make its global debut on July 26, 2023. The famous pickup truck brings a new, more futuristic design and a new reported set of features that will make the vehicle a game changer in its segment. While it may take time for the new pickup truck to make its way to the Philippine market, we made a quick wish list of sorts for the all-new Mitsubishi Triton once it launches locally. And yes, we'll just call it Triton so we're all alig

An actual 2023 Hyundai Accent, also called the Hyundai Verna, has been spotted online in what appears to be its home country South Korea. The new version of the sedan lives up to its teaser photos, revealing a more angular look for the nameplate. The new vehicle also has similar styling elements to its bigger brother, the Hyundai Elantra, which also got a sharper-looking update. Also Read: 2023 Hyundai Accent teaser photos released in India featuring a radical redesign The leaked images reveal t

Although German carmaker Volkswagen has already invested heavily in electric vehicles (EV), it does not yet have an electric pick-up. At least, not right now. American car publication Autoblog reported that Volkswagen is looking into building one after finishing up its EV sport-utility vehicles (SUV). “It would not be a combustion,” said Volkswagen America CEO Pablo Di Si at the sidelines of the Chicago Auto Show 2023. "Let me define, electrified. It can be electric. It can be a plug-in. It cann

Changan Motors Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is confident for 2023 as it celebrated a whopping 222-percent sales growth from 2021 to 2022. The Chinese carmaker said in a Jan. 16, 2023 press statement that it sold 1,787 units in 2022, up from 557 units the year before. The brand also celebrates its goal of hitting 100 percent of its sales target for wholesale as well. The brand’s two best-sellers lead the pack in sales, the Changan Alsvin sedan and the Changan CS35 Plus crossover. “We started 2022 str