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

Can you imagine a day without using your smartphone? I find the mere prospect absolutely tantalizing – no social media, no emails, no instant messaging. It will feel like 1998 all over again! But the stress that we get from our smartphones is actually a consequence of how immensely capable mobile technology has become. Instead of having to carry a cellphone, a camera and a laptop for work (as we did in the olden days), the smartphone has integrated all essential functions into one handy unit. An

The Honda City and the Nissan Almera recently got updated for the 2024 model year, with refreshed exteriors giving them a more modern appearance. In addition, all variants of the City now get the Honda SENSING active-safety suite, along with Honda CONNECT. Meanwhile, the top-spec Almera now has NissanConnect Services. These have elevated the amount of technology in these sedans, bringing them closer to one another regarding what they offer buyers. That said, we will compare both vehicles to see

Whether Feb. 14, 2023 is Valentine’s Day or “just Tuesday” for you, a brand-new Toyota might brighten your spirits during this season of love. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a February 2023 press statement that it is offering various promos from Feb. 4 to 28, 2023. As before, these include: Pay Low – 15-percent all-in downpayment, 60 months amortization, includes free one-year insurance, three-year LTO registration and no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent all-in downpayment, 6

The Mazda 2 is one of the brand’s older models still available in the global market. It's already in its 9th year of production, way past the prime age for a replacement. In car years, it should have been at the end of its succeeding generation by now. The nameplate already received a facelift in 2019 in which the model got a sleeker front and rear design and the inclusion of G-Vectoring Plus (GVC Plus). However, instead of launching a replacement, it appears that Mazda wants this B-segment hatc

Since 1982, giant automaker Toyota has been manufacturing its premium mid-size sedan segment Toyota Camry. In other countries like Australia and Japan, the Camry was also called Toyota Vista, Toyota Scepter, Toyota Vienta, Toyota Aurion, Diahatsu Altis, and Holden Apollo. Toyota Camry is still putting forward executive-level standards, from its premium-looking exterior to its spacious interior, and its advanced technology and comfort. For forty years, Toyota Camry has been one of the top choices