It’s the second Sunday of May, and we finally have rain showers to balance out the searing heat. This usually results in flooding and bad roads, which are things that the star of this week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup can easily handle. Also, it's Mother's Day, so all the more reason to go out and celebrate. From May 8 to 14, 2023, everyone went crazy for the upcoming 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor. We take a look at what aspects of this wild pick-up truck tickled you all the most. Diesel onl

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) has finally spoken about whether or not it will bring in the Honda WR-V. The WR-V is the smallest crossover that the carmaker produces for the ASEAN region and goes right up against the Toyota Raize. For now, the WR-V isn’t a priority for the Philippine market, partly because there is no left-hand-drive version available yet. “The true reason is that we are monitoring Philippine customers’ true needs,” said HCPI assistant vice president Misa Abe at the sideline

Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p

We've seen this before. A car brand showing photos of their soon-to-be-launched model either being off-loaded from a container ship or lined up neatly at the port area stockyard. Like other manufacturers, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. has employed the same marketing tactic over the years to drum-up excitement for its upcoming releases. What makes the 2023 Honda BR-V port-arrival photo interesting though is that it comes at a time when Honda Philippines, and indeed the whole automotive industry, i

If you live in the "Queen City of the South" and you've been dying to test the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest, then you're in luck. Ford Philippines announced in a press statement that it will hold its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test-drive event at SM City Seaside Cebu on Oct. 28-30, 2022. Similar to the legs in Pampanga and Davao, the event features a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the Ranger and Everest. "We

Nissan Philippines introduces the All-New Nissan Livina 7-seat MPV with the following introductory prices for the four variants available in the local market: Php 1,029,000 for the E M/T Php 1,109,000 for the EL A/T Php 1,149,000 for the VE A/T Php 1,209,000 for the VL A/T. Geared for modern and on-the-go families and multitaskers, Nissan is targeting the Livina as a multi-purpose vehicle that will address its clientele's various needs and lifestyles. If it looks familiar, it's because the Nissa