GAC Philippines recently invited us to a track day event to test the 2024 GAC Empow to showcase its sporty capabilities. The event was held at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC), where we could safely try the sedan. The automaker lined up several tests that covered the car’s handling, acceleration, braking, and traction control system. GAC also let us hot-lap the Empow on the short course layout of BRC. ALSO READ: FULL REVIEW: 2023 GAC Empow GE -- A Honda Civic rival in the making, but with a few

High-riding crossovers and SUVs currently dominate the Philippine market. However, some buyers still want to get their hands on a sedan that offers a more compact and comfortable mode of transportation. With that in mind, we have created a list of sedans under ₱1 million you can buy today. Note that some entries are just variants, while others include the entire model range. The list is also not in any particular order. Also read: The Top 10 Cheapest Cars in the Philippines in 2022 Toyota Vios (

Disclosure: The Covenant Car Company, Inc., which is the official importer and distributor of MG in the Philippines, lent us a 2023 MG GT Sport for 7 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and RFID load. I must make a confession – I have never liked condiments. I don’t eat mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce and even gravy. Although many of you may feel light-headed at the thought of having a “plain” cheeseburger, I di

The Toyota Vios remains to be one of the best-selling cars in the Philippines. Since its debut in 2003, it has dominated the B-segment by offering the ideal blend of practicality, performance and running costs. Indeed, it is the go-to choice of fleet buyers who need a tough subcompact car, such as taxi operators, driving schools, the police and even racing drivers. That’s why when a new Vios arrives, it’s always big news. Indonesia was the third Southeast Asian country after Thailand and Laos to

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD and Toyota are collaborating on a new EV sedan called the Toyota bZ3. In what looks like the production version of the Toyota bz SDN concept unveiled in 2021, the upcoming EV will run on BYD's FinDreams Battery and electric motors. It will sit on Toyota's new e-TNGA pure electric platform. The rear-wheel drive bZ3 will be produced by FAW Toyota, the joint venture manufacturing plant of Toyota and FAW, based on information released by China's Ministry of

(Images form Toyota PH) Fuel efficiency is still on the top of the list of Filipino prospective car buyers. Even if electric cars are becoming a norm in places all over the world, the Philippines is still quite stuck with fossil fuels with little alternative. Often, an alternative is quite unreliable and has certain limitations. Think of the road scooter which runs on battery called e-bikes – you wouldn’t bring it to Marilaque on weekends right? Just your typical service for short neighborhood-w