The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

The all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo made a huge splash when it was launched in the Philippines on July 14, 2023. Aside from the new chassis, transmission, and styling, the pricing really grabbed people’s attention. Starting at ₱609,000, the all-new Toyota Wigo undercuts its major rivals, such as the recently refreshed Honda Brio and the rather dated Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. But the base-model 2024 Toyota Wigo J also takes on one of the biggest names in small cars – Suzuki. And at this price, its ri

We are officially in the second half of 2023! And it seems both car and motorcycle manufacturers have not run out of steam – seemingly hurling out new models left and right. This week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup looks at vehicles that are on their way and vehicles that have already made their way. Here are your five favorite stories from July 3 to 9, 2023. Little engine, little price The all-new Toyota Wigo is making its Philippine debut on July 14, 2023. After a little digging, we co

In celebration of World EV Day, we would like to share a brief experience driving one of the more popular EVs from a mainstream manufacturer. The Kia e-Niro is a crossover that shares its platform and electric drivetrain with the Hyundai Kona. As you can see, it looks like a raised hatchback, but its extra height lets you be more versatile and agile on the road. We drove it in Brunei Darussalam, where there is little traffic on city roads and highways. Kia Brunei is not yet selling EVs, and like

With sheer momentum, the worldwide threat of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on. Likewise, the streak of global inflation, food insecurity, and pervading social unrest forecast a continuous dim outlook on our day-to-day living in 2022. Be that as it may, perhaps there are still some small things, however petty and trivial they may seem, that can still somehow make life bearable, like a piping-hot cup of joe on most lazy Sunday mornings, for instance. And yes, perhaps that leisurely bike stroll down

(Images from Ford PH) I can remember a Grand Tour episode between the legends, May, Hammond, and Clarkson, showing off how to utilize the utility of the SUVs they brought to a particular challenge. It asks how much exactly we can put in an SUV, evaluating a sports utility vehicle in three parts – sports, utility, and vehicle. In this light we think we can evaluate how much space does a crossover SUV like the Ford Territory has, as compared with its competitors like the MG ZST and the Geely Coolr