Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

Gong Xi Fa Cai. Today is Chinese New Year! And because it’s a Sunday, it’s also time for your weekly dose of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We take a look at all the stories we published last week and find the five that you loved the most. Here are our hottest stories from Jan. 16 to 20, 2023 as we welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit. Cheapest mild-hybrid on sale The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a multitude of superlatives. It’s not only the cheapest mil

Mitsubishi’s roster of vehicles are success stories in their respective rights, but the Mitsubishi Xpander brand should tote its tale. After all, the Xpander began as a 2016 concept car that made its debut in Indonesia. Usually, a manufacturer’s concept car almost always makes its first appearance at a globally recognized car show. However, Mitsubishi chose the 2016 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show as the first medium for the global debut of the concept car, as part of the automaker’s

Just one night's sleep separates us from the unveiling of an all-new small crossover from Honda. Tomorrow, November 2nd, the digital camouflage of the Honda SUV RS concept will be unraveled, and the production version of what is believed to be the next-generation Honda WR-V in that market will be introduced. The Honda WR-V nameplate isn't exactly new for markets such as Indonesia and India. In those countries, the WR-V is a hopped-up previous-generation Honda Jazz GK5. For the 2023 model, the de

If you own a Honda that happens to be out of warranty coverage already, fret not. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is extending generous discounts for parts along with a package of free services from August 8 until October 8, 2022 for Hondas like yours. HCPI's Raining Deals promo is just that, raining deals. HCPI is helping keep your vehicles in good shape while ensuring their safety with the following offers: As much as 70% off on select parts at select dealers with FREE Wipe-down Disinfection Chem

They say don't buy a Honda because you'll waste your money on parts and maintenance. Buy a Mitsubishi or Toyota instead. While this is quite logical as some Honda clients would agree, Honda has made a workaround to keep their clients, and to attract potential ones as well, with a new PMS scheme that is more competitive than other manufacturers like Toyota or Mitsubishi. These two brands actually ask their clients to come in for their cars' PMS about 4 times a year. And if you drive long distance