The weather has largely been very pleasant this past week – sunny days with only occasional rain showers. This nice climate is also what’s been going around in the automotive industry, with exciting new models coming out last week. We give you your five favorite stories from September 4 to 10, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! What’s cooking at Hyundai Philippines? Hyundai Motor Philippines has had a resurgence since it became a full subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co

GAC Philippines is on a roll as the brand is celebrating its 7-month streak of record sales performance. The brand achieved an impressive 276% year-over-year growth in sales as it managed to sell over 825 units during this period. Franz Decloedt, marketing director of Astara Philippines, announced its recent sales success at the GAC Discovery Drive Fest, a three-day mall display and customer test drive event at the Glorietta 2, Ayala Center, Makati City. The special event will only last until Au

Honda Cars has done it again as its newest model, the 2024 Honda CR-V, got a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. It is good news for Filipino buyers as the new crossover is set to arrive in the local market on Sept. 13, 2023, sporting its new design and new turbocharged and hybrid drivetrains. The pricing for the all-new model has been released, starting out at ₱2,150,000 for the entry-level turbocharged model and topping off at ₱2,600,000 for the all-new hybrid variant. With its new controversial

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

Larger vehicles like sport-utility vehicles generally fare better in road crashes because of the sheer size of the things. In the case of the Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport, these two have the numbers to back that theory up. Land Rover Philippines announced in a December 2022 press statement that the two ultra-luxury SUVs got five out of five stars in the European New Car Assessment Programme’s (Euro NCAP) latest crash tests. A five-star rating signifies that a vehicle possesses “overall

With its six variants, you can choose the Fortuner suited for your lifestyle. Toyota has made it a habit to have multiple variants at varying prices and spec levels to address its customers' needs. To give you a basic idea of which Fortuner to pick, here is a simple guide of the six variants, their fundamental difference from the rest in engine and transmission, and their corresponding updated prices. The top-of-the-line model is the LTD, which is offered in two variants, depending on the drivet