Kia Motors has just unveiled the production version of the 2024 EV9 at the Seoul Mobility Show 2023. The South Korean carmaker’s all-new flagship luxury SUV is currently the largest and most powerful EV in Kia’s lineup. And is set to make a huge impact globally as a halo model for the brand. But will the Philippines get it? “We are considering it,” says Manny Aligada, President of KP Motors Philippines, the distributors of Kia vehicles in the country. AutoFun Philippines spoke with Aligada at th

Whatever the reason, there are now more women who are spending a lot of time behind the wheel. In fact, women car buyers now account for nearly half of total car sales, according to industry estimates. This can be attributed to more women joining the workforce, starting their own businesses, increased purchasing power and other factors. As such, car manufacturers have even started to take into account what women drivers want. These include convenience features that drivers of all sexes will appr

For many, Metro Manila’s increasing pace to "Carmageddon hell" means that relocating or moving permanently outside the capital is proving to be a better and much more refreshing solution. That can mean settling in an urban center, not within Metro Manila, and retaining your work orientation there. That can also mean putting up your own farm and being self-sustainable by growing the food needed for personal consumption. The latter option has been a go-to choice for many an urbanite. And putting u

There's a cause for celebration for the Kia brand in the Philippines as the Kia Stonic turned out as a runaway hit in the country, leading the local lineup in sales for 2022. During its recent 4th anniversary celebration, Kia Philippines also celebrated its record-breaking 34% sales increase compared to 2021. The new sales record exceeded the auto industry’s 26% pace. Kia Philippines also announced that it received Kia Asia Pacific (K-APAC) recognition for achieving the highest growth rate in th

2022 was an excellent year for the Philippine car industry, with new cars making their mark. We saw new crossovers, sedans, pick-up trucks, and sport-utility vehicles enter the market. As we welcome a new year for the local automotive industry, we have compiled a list of cars that you will miss in 2023. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo S CVT We have gotten confirmation from the public relations team of Honda Cars Philippines Inc. that the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo S variant will no longer be around this year.

You may have noticed that a certain MG ZS has been selling since 2018. And if you're into automotive history, MG is a well-loved British brand. But since the late-2000s it has been British only in name. Now owned by SAIC, MG’s Asian operations primarily make their cars in China. So it’s a Chinese car in a British tux. Does that make it any less of a great deal? Would it surprise you that MG isn’t the only manufacturer that makes its cars in China now? Well, let us share some information, shall w