Kia Philippines has done well to keep things fresh with its crossover vehicles, with the Kia Stonic getting a Style Edition and the Kia Sorento getting its new generation. However, the Kia Seltos remains largely untouched, so the South Korean automaker is giving it a facelift for the Philippine market. Kia Philippines also released a quick teaser video on Facebook showing the updated model's highlighted features, but did not include a launch date for the new crossover. What the facelift might lo

The weather has been funny this past week. Although the smog (supposedly a tantalizing cocktail of volcanic ash and vehicle emissions) seems to have subsided somewhat, each day mixes searing heat with pouring rain. Assuming none of you have gotten a cold by now, here are your five favorite stories from September 25 to October 1, 2023. This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Chery’s EV trio From being the whipping boy of Chinese car hate locally, Chery Auto Philippines has now become on

The long wait is over as Volkswagen Philippines officially launched the 2024 Volkswagen Tharu on Sept. 29, 2023 in Alabang. The new model comes after a two-year wait, as the last new vehicle that the company launched locally was the Volkswagen T-Cross in 2021. While the German brand did debut the Volkswagen Cross Santana on February 2023, it was essentially a kitted-out version of the regular Santana GTS wagon. What started as several teaser images has finally solidified into the real thing, wit

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official distributor of Geely in the Philippines, further expands its dealership network by opening its 36th facility. The automaker has opened a new dealership in Rosario, La Union, officially marking the brand's presence in the province. It is also the company's first new dealer in 2023. The new facility will also reinforce Geely’s presence in the Ilocos region in addition to Geely Dagupan. Geely La Union sits on a 1,327-square-meter outlet that can f

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

There is uncertainty in everything. But it shouldn't stop us from knowing all that we can before making our choices. Especially if we are buying a car. If you’re planning to buy a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, you must also know its pros and cons. And the best persons to ask are those who have driven it. Pros 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 updated style language Let’s be real, the Mitsubishi Mirage has been around for 10 years now and it is about time for it to have a massive glow-up. A facelift is a no