The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is one of the hottest commodities on the local new-car market, especially with the monumental mark-ups that dealers have been piling on the sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But the LC300’s days of ruling the roost (and thus, holding buyers hostage with pricing) may soon be numbered with the latest generation of its long-running Japanese rival, the Nissan Patrol. Australian automotive publication Drive secured spyshots of the upcoming Patrol undergoing testing in the Uni

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

Disclaimer: Jetour Auto Philippines paid for my airfare, transportation and accommodation for a week-long trip with other media practitioners to China, including a visit to Auto Shanghai 2023. Everybody in the Philippines is familiar with the Chery QQ from the mid to late 2000s. The dinky urban hatchback became the symbol of everything that was wrong with China-made cars. With shabby workmanship, questionable aftersales (if there were any) and non-existent warranties, the QQ was China’s first ma

Gong Xi Fa Cai. Today is Chinese New Year! And because it’s a Sunday, it’s also time for your weekly dose of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We take a look at all the stories we published last week and find the five that you loved the most. Here are our hottest stories from Jan. 16 to 20, 2023 as we welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit. Cheapest mild-hybrid on sale The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a multitude of superlatives. It’s not only the cheapest mil

Isuzu mu-X has always been a part of most automobile buyers' SUV shortlist as it always plays a huge role in making the competition a lot fiercer. Although it doesn't have the crown as the best-selling SUV in the local market, it stands in a good spot in terms of performance, durability, functionalities, and aesthetics. The 2022 Isuzu mu-X is available starting at Php1,590,000 up to Php2,450,000, which makes it a bit pricey compared to its other rivals in the market, but not the most expensive i

Since its first launch back in 2017, Hyundai Kona has received numerous accolades in its class, including the 2022 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money award. If you are looking for a subcompact SUV, the Kona might be a perfect choice for you. Although there are advantages and disadvantages to every car model, you should dig deeper to know if a vehicle model fits your lifestyle and needs. To know whether the Hyundai Kona is worth spending your hard-earned money on, check out some of its pros and co