Chery Auto is set to enter the European market as the Chinese automaker has announced that its three sub-brands, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Exeed, are set to launch by 2025. First among the models to enter the European market is the Omoda 5, which will launch in Spain in 2023. The crossover is also expected to enter the Philippine market towards Q4 of 2023, first with a gasoline engine and later with hybrid drivetrain options. ALSO READ: Jaecoo 8: A revelation in the making Meanwhile, the Omoda 5 is set

BREAKING: A reliable source who wishes not to be identified has confirmed that AC Motors, the Ayala-owned distributor of Volkswagen, Maxus, and Kia vehicles, will take over the BYD brand in the country. An announcement is likely to be made by August 11, 2023. This development follows a recent internal company announcement that Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala will become the new president and CEO of AC Motors. Jaime Alfonso is the only son of Jaime Augusto and Lizzie Zobel de Ayala; he is part of th

Ford Philippines recently launched the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor. They knew they had a hit on their hands as many buyers eagerly awaited its next-generation version to arrive in the local market. While it didn’t come with a V6 engine that many expected, the Blue Oval brand is still open to bringing it in if there is enough demand. Also read: EXCLUSIVE: V6 Ranger Raptor can still be offered if there is enough demand -- Ford Philippines However, it does raise the question, what about the Ford Ranger

The subcompact crossover segment has been hot recently, with automakers rushing to enter the market. We have the likes of the Toyota Raize and Kia Stonic, both of which are dominant forces in the local market for their segment. Hyundai wants a piece of the action, as it has recently unveiled the Exter crossover in India. While the Exter was initially teased with a few renderings and photos, new images from the South Korean automaker reveal what the crossover looks like. More pictures will be rel

And just like that, it’s the first week of April! As the Holy Week long weekend approaches, many of you are already finalizing your travel plans. Make sure that you and your car are in tip-top shape for a trouble-free journey. And because it’s Sunday, it’s time for another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! From last week’s focus on big sport-utility vehicles, this week is pretty much all about the beloved crossover. Here are our top five stories from March 27 to April 2, 2023.

For so many years, Japanese-made cars have dominated the Philippine automotive market because of their affordability and robustness. There are also American-made and European-made vehicles that are also on top of their game in providing the best automobile, not just in the Philippines, but all over the globe. For the past few years, Chinese automobile brands have entered the country with competitive car models, but in affordable prices, and one of them is the subcompact SUV 2022 Changan CS35 Plu