Disclosure: Nissan Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL for seven days. It was delivered with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cars. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. Prudence is a virtue that seems to be going the way of the dodo. With social media constantly bombarding us on how we should live (largely from so-called “influencers,” many of whom are able to do what they do because they are “stealth endorsers” who get freebies and perks), thinking things through can

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

Is electrification the future of the Philippine car market? The answer is yes, as more automakers are bringing their hybrid and battery-electric vehicles into the local scene. One of the newest electrified crossovers on the block is the Toyota Yaris Cross, the brand’s entry into the subcompact crossover segment that promises to bring technology and fuel efficiency into your garage. For this comparison, we will compare the Yaris Cross Hybrid to another pioneer in the segment, the Nissan Kicks e-P

Hyundai Motor Company is pushing harder into the electric-vehicle (EV) game. The Korean carmaker announced in an August 2023 press statement that it will invest 109.4 trillion Won (around ₱4.6 trillion) over the next 10 years, including 35.8 trillion Won (around ₱1.5 trillion) for electrification. The company said it plans to sell 2 million EVs globally by 2030, with a target of over 10 percent profitability. This is up from its original production target of 1.87 million units for that year. "Th

Hyundai Motor Philippines has awarded two test drive customers of the Hyundai Creta an all-expense trip to Qatar as part of its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Test Drive Promo. Lloyd Canonce from Leyte and Danielle Lois San Miguel from Naga were the lucky winners of the contest. They will have free flights and tournament passes to select soccer matches in Qatar. Each of them will also bring along one chosen companion. All four will be given a travel allowance, a city tour, and a 4-day stay at Mövenpi

The Isuzu mu-X is the “perfect SUV,” according to its manufacturer. It has the safest and most technologically advanced platform in the market. The mu-X has an Advanced Driver Assist System with passive and safety features to let you efficiently drive the large vehicle. Currently priced at Php 1.595 million for the RZ4E 4x2 LS AT, all the way up to Php 2.460 million for the top-of-the-line 3.0 4x4 LS-E AT, the mu-X has created a following and reputation that can already rival the Toyota Fortuner