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

Recent rumblings in the automotive industry talk about Chinese brands changing management hands. And from what we've heard, there will be a few. But why do the principals feel the sudden need to come in lock, stock, and barrel to take over the Filipino-run local distributorships? Haven't they done enough to promote the brand? Did the distributors fall short of sales targets? Or have the distributors failed in the perception game despite the uptick in Chinese-made cars' build, tech and quality in

At some point or another, during your elementary and high school days, there was one student who always got a big chunk of the achievement awards. In a similar vein (albeit in the Philippine auto industry setting), that student is Toyota Motor Philippines. According to information gleaned from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), which is the largest automotive group in the country, Toyota once again dominated in 2022 by having eight of the top 10 models and nine o

More and more local carmakers are jumping onto the smartphone-integration bandwagon after Ford Philippines recently unveiled its FordPass app. This time, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a November 2022 press statement that it is rolling out its myTOYOTA Connect app, initially for the GL Grandia, Grandia Tourer, and Super Grandia variants of the Toyota Hiace van. The app lets Toyota owners instantly get information on their vehicles, such as driving information, trip summaries, and ma

Ford Philippines continued its strong sales performance in 2022 as it sold 16,244 units from January to September this year. This is a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2021. With a total of 7,484 units sold in the first nine months of the year, the Ford Ranger led the lineup in sales with an increase of 12% in year-to-date sales compared to last year. The Ford Territory, meanwhile, also improved by 29% in year-to-date sales, with 6,430 examples sold from January to September this year

Earning money could be challenging for most of us as we have to strive hard to buy what's usually beyond our needs, to save up for a certain period to achieve bigger and better. If you are to spend more than a million pesos, meticulousness comes in the way as you would not settle for less than your hard-earned money's worth. With the continuous need for vehicles, it's inevitable for you to get yourself at least one. But what are your criteria for choosing your perfect car? The 2022 Chevrolet Tra