The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

Toyota wants to make electrification fun as the Japanese automaker has announced that it plans to reveal a performance electric vehicle (EV) soon with a virtual manual transmission option. The brand has also revealed plans to create regular EVs with the stick shift transmission that would mimic the feel and action of an actual manual by 2026. The announcement comes from Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda who revealed before last week’s 100th anniversary 24 Hours of Le Mans that the Gazoo Racing sub-bra

Back when I was a kid, having a turbocharger meant you had a car with plenty of grunt. These were the days of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5, the GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R and even the 993 Porsche 911 Turbo – all high-performance machines that used forced induction to make their magic happen. Nowadays, turbos are popping up even in subcompact sedans like the Honda Civic supposedly in the name of better efficiency and higher fuel economy. But owning a turbocharged

If the AutoFun Philippines articles on the wonders of electrified vehicles have convinced you to buy one, perhaps you've thought of whether or not you actually save money by buying a hybrid. We crunched the numbers so that you don't have to. Let’s see if this basic calculation will shed some light for you. The buying costs We start by comparing the Nissan Kicks e-POWER, which has a series-hybrid-electric drivetrain, and a similar gas-only rival like the Geely Coolray. On the face of it, the top-

Sports cars have always been a dream car statement for youngsters, and a toy for the big guys. Why? Because of its stylish and aggressive-looking exterior finish that draws attention on the road? Or maybe because it has become a life status symbol? One thing is for sure, besides the good looks, sports car aces on performance than the regular car models. Toyota GR Supra The Toyota GR Supra is a high-performance sports coupe successor that has been carrying the line name since 2020. This grand tou

After several years of hiatus, the sports car Toyota GR Supra pays a comeback on track for its fifth generation. A lot were thrilled when Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the Supra back in 2020. This sports coupe has been an icon of Toyota for more than four decades and has been one of the most sought-after cars ever built. What’s your dream car? I bet you also have been asked that question before. A picture of a sports car that looks like the Toyota GR Supra must have crossed your mind when yo