What splendid weather we’ve had this past week! Clear skies, no volcanic smog, and rain showers every once in a while to keep us from getting overheated. It feels like summer in the “-ber” months. Something else that was rather heated was your reception to our stories from the last week. Here are your favorite five from October 9 to 15, 2023, in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Go, go ATTO 3! Even though it has the name of a children’s cartoon character, the BYD ATTO 3 e

Jetour Philippines has just celebrated 100 days in the local automotive market. During this period, the new Chinese brand has achieved several key milestones that have become keys to its success. First, it sold 300 units in the first three months of its operation, which is quite the feat for a new marque. And second, it has already started growing its dealer network in the country and is set to have 16 showrooms by the end of 2023. Also read: Dami na! JETOUR Philippines set to hit target of 16 d

The subcompact crossover segment has been hot recently, with automakers rushing to enter the market. We have the likes of the Toyota Raize and Kia Stonic, both of which are dominant forces in the local market for their segment. Hyundai wants a piece of the action, as it has recently unveiled the Exter crossover in India. While the Exter was initially teased with a few renderings and photos, new images from the South Korean automaker reveal what the crossover looks like. More pictures will be rel

A blue silhouette set against a black background. It isn't much, but Subaru said this is the all-new 2024 Impreza. The steeply raked rear windscreen also indicates that it will also be available in hatchback form. The Japanese carmaker said its top-selling compact model, which takes on the Toyota Corolla Altis, Mazda3, and the Honda Civic, will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 2022. Subaru remained mum on any changes to the drivetrain or suspension, but the next-generation Impreza

Smart and practical shoppers usually know where to buy cheaper options. They usually know what brands or what products give more value for the money. They know how much a potato at the grocery store should cost. Because aside from the fact that they keep themselves updated, they canvass. Canvassing allows shoppers to gauge which store sells the cheapest or which store has the best quality. The same principle applies to vehicles. Smart and practical buyers know where to put their hard-earned mone

Plenty of desirable traits is to be found in the Nissan Almera over the past years. And for this year’s version, it is expected to change for an update better than last year’s, obviously. The exterior and the interior of the new version got a sharper and more sophisticated-looking update. Over the looks, functionality comes first, right? The Nissan Almera has a pretty decent engine and transmission track record over the years. Its power gives its users confidence on the road. And its sophisticat