It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

If you’re among the buyers who missed out on the first batch of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, there’s some good news ahead. “Considering the global demand, HCPI has plans of bringing in the second batch in the second quarter of this year,” Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) vice president Louie Soriano told AutoFun Philippines. “Detailed timing and volume will be announced later,” he added. HCPI originally brought in 40 units of the Type R that had been launched on January 2023. All 39 were sold

And just like that, it’s the first week of April! As the Holy Week long weekend approaches, many of you are already finalizing your travel plans. Make sure that you and your car are in tip-top shape for a trouble-free journey. And because it’s Sunday, it’s time for another edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! From last week’s focus on big sport-utility vehicles, this week is pretty much all about the beloved crossover. Here are our top five stories from March 27 to April 2, 2023.

I bet, no one could deny, that they also have dreamt of having a fully-electric vehicle, as we don't see the fuel price stop spiking these days. Little that we know, Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan Motor Corporation is one of the first to develop electric-powered vehicles, with their first electric vehicle Tama in 1947, and they have been continuously developing in the succeeding years. In 2010, the company has launched the first-generation Nissan Leaf with more advanced and innovative c

(Images from Ford PH) The Ford Territory is becoming more and more popular for first-time car owners and those looking for another vehicle for daily driving with the family. With its design for comfort, functionality, technology, and style, the Ford Territory is already one of the most recognizable cars on the road – a testament to how popular this vehicle is becoming. The car industry is like a popularity game, and of course, the more popular you are, the more likely people will see you as a ca

Dongfeng Honda could CKD the 2022 Civic Type R in China The hot hatch is said to launch in China in September Which other country will manufacture the Civic Type R? The all-new 2022 Honda Civic Sort R is nearly upon us, but with the closure of Honda's Swindon plant within the UK, it remains to be seen which plant will fabricate the all-new demonstrate. While we wait for Honda to make that announcement, a report out of China claimed that China will be locally-assembling (CKD) the hot hatch. The p