SMC Asia Car Distributor’s Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is hosting another round of its BMW Test Fest. The event will happen on November 11, with the brand’s iconic models, such as the BMW 3 Series, BMW X1, and BMW X3, available for unlimited test drives from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Cafe Alibi in Taguig. The new BMW iX3 will allow interested buyers to enjoy a fully electrified product experience. Aside from the chance to get behind the wheel of these thri

BMW is beginning to phase out its manual transmission models, evident in the brand’s newer models, all coming with automatic transmissions. Even the brand’s lineup M cars no longer have this gearbox as there is a low demand for them. Aside from this, the German brand also cites that it also creates production difficulties and that these shift-it-yourself gearboxes are “worse” than their automatic counterparts. For recently launched models such as the 2023 BMW M2, it forces customers who want a m

The Mazda CX-60 recently launched in the Philippine market. It brings new technology, a powerful 3.3-liter motor, and a mild-hybrid system that helps fuel economy while adding a bit of power to the SUV. We will compare it against the recently launched Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATC and the BMW X3 xDrive20d Professional to see if Mazda has what it takes to compete against established European luxury brands. To keep things fair for the Mercedes-Benz, which only has one variant available in the Philip

The BMW X line has been a huge hit for the German carmaker since the first X5 was launched in 1999. These crossovers combine the polished, well-balanced driving dynamics of a BMW with the practicality and utility of a sport-utility vehicle. The BMW X1, which is the littlest of the X lineup, debuted in 2009 and has sold over 1.9 million units worldwide since then. SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, debuted the latest X1 on March 2023,

The BMW 3 Series has long been the benchmark for compact luxury sedans, combining superb driving dynamics with German refinement and quality. But in the Philippines, one rival beat out the 3 Series in the sales stakes. And it comes from Japan. Lexus Philippines said in a February 2023 press statement that the Lexus IS was the country’s best-selling model in its class in 2022, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI). “Since the debut of its f

When I say my life revolves around cars, I really mean it. My day job is here at AutoFun Philippines, putting into comprehensible (and sometimes amusing) words the latest and greatest in the motoring scene, from road closures to the coolest electric vehicles. But on weekends, you will usually find me at a race track or a parking lot because, over the last four years, I have been an active racing driver. This story is about my last race of the 2022 season – Round 10 of the Philippine Autocross Ch