BYD Philippines is renowned for being one of the few local carmakers to offer a model lineup comprised entirely of electric vehicles (EV). But by the end of 2023, the Chinese manufacturer will enter the compact crossover wars with the BYD ATTO 3, according to an August 2023 statement by AC Motors. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that AC Motors, the automotive arm of the Ayala Corporation, would take over the local operations of BYD Philippines. Two variants? Although AC Motors has ye

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

A decade ago, if you told us that Chinese car brands would be among the top 10 sellers in the Philippines, we’d tell you to get lost. But the latest data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. has proven just that – Geely and Foton were 9th and 10th, respectively, in terms of units sold locally in 2022. This is all the more notable given that Geely only started operations locally in September 2019, while Foton had been notorious for producing cheap but questionable-

EVs in the Philippines are starting to make their way into the public consciousness. What before was just one is now several, with more on the way, not forgetting that they’re bringing their hybrid cousins with them to the party. But what EVs are even available in the country? Nissan Leaf So the OG EV in the country is the Nissan Leaf. As the first to be sold, it was a lightning bolt to the other car companies operating here, telling them, “Hey. The Philippines is gearing up to welcome EVs. If y

Nissan Motor Corporation’s Terra once again made it to a new version. According to the Japanese manufacturer, they focused on updating the SUV’s exterior and interior aesthetics while retaining its powertrain components aside from the brakes that are now all discs. With that being said, we cannot expect the new generation to be much stronger than the outgoing version. What are the specifications of the Nissan Terra? Under the hood of the 2022 Nissan Terra is a 2.5-liter Inline-four Diesel engine

For almost 19 years since its first release, Toyota Vios has always been a top-selling subcompact sedan car. Sought after in the automotive market for its impressive features for a friendly price. Toyota Motors has made Vios flexible and affordable, making it a top choice among car buyers who considers both functionality and affordability. From Php 681,000 up to as much as Php 1,035,000, Filipinos have a lot to choose from the wide selection of variants that fit their needs and wants. Toyota’s f