Sunlight, finally! I never thought that I’d actually miss getting hot and sweaty from the searing heat. But I suppose that over a week of stormy weather (and alarming floods) makes the heart grow fonder of the Sun. But the maelstroms don’t seem to have dampened your desire for the latest crossovers, which were among our five hottest stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Bring on the XForce(?) The dramatic-looking Mitsubishi XFC Concept always se

Hybrid vehicles have slowly begun to become popular in the Philippine market. Automakers are increasingly releasing these kinds of cars, hoping to capitalize on the growing demand. Recent additions to the Philippine market include the likes of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval H6 and the Haval Jolion. Meanwhile, the likes of the Geely Okavango and the recently launched Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid are classified as "mild" hybrid vehicles. But just how do mild hybrids work? Wh

Recently unveiled at the SM Aura Premier in Taguig City, the Hyundai Stargazer is aptly named with its futuristic styling and advanced technological features. The front sports a boldly styled skid plate, flush-type radiator grille, and unique multi-face reflector (MFR) headlights. The fascia is rounded out with a horizontal LED strip that cuts across and integrates the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) and positioning lamps. It looks like it took inspiration from one of those starships in sci-fi fil

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev

When deciding what vehicle to get, we consider different factors. We also check what most car buyers look for and see if the trend suits you. In our present time, the choice of automobile is trending towards subcompact crossover SUVs. It has become one of the most in-demand car segments in the past few years. Following the trend, car manufacturers are eager to introduce new subcompact crossovers in the market now and then, and American automaker Chevrolet is no exception. In late 2021, Chevy int

In the Philippines, sedans have always been the top-selling vehicle type as it has the primary characteristics Filipinos are looking for in an entry-level car. Even though bigger vehicles other than sedans are getting rapid popularity in the past years, a sedan was still hailed as the best-selling car of 2021 in the country. With that, Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely has decided to enter the market with the compact car 2022 Geely Emgrand. What are the variants of the 2022 Geely Emgrand? In