DISCLOSURE: AutoFun Philippines was lent a Porsche Macan for four days. Its RFID came pre-loaded with Php 1,000 of credit, and it had a full tank of gas. Trips in excess of the RFID load were shouldered by the author. HPG: “Ser, may rehistro po ba tayo para sa sasakyan niyo?” Me: Mayroon po. (Presents documents available in the loaner car) HPG: “Ser, wala po atang date of sale yung sales document niyo.” Me: Naku, yan lang po ang naisama sa oto, demo unit po kasi ito, kumpanya ang may-ari, 'di na

The Daihatsu Terios, or the Toyota Rush in the Philippines, has recently been updated in Indonesia. The update gives the vehicle a new front fascia and other new features. The Toyota Rush is a long-time 7-seater SUV model in the Philippines that has yet to receive an update, unlike its siblings, the Toyota Avanza and Toyota Veloz. But since it has received an update in Indonesia, they will likely make their way into the local market. So what are the upgrades? The facelifted Terios gets a new fro

The last time we reported on Spanish-based car distributor Astara, it was finalizing its plans to enter the grueling 2023 Dakar Rally. But the company announced more relevant news in a December 1, 2022 press statement following its formal contract signing with Chinese carmaker GAC Motor in the Philippines. Astara began operations locally on January 2022 and distributes the French car brand Peugeot. The firm also distributes GAC Motor in Peru and Chile. “We are truly honored to continue GAC Motor

As Nissan has celebrated the 70th-anniversary iteration of the automotive icon Nissan Patrol last year, the Japanese automaker highlighted an upgrade for its Platinum Year – the all-new advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite. It is a long list of developed innovations that make the Nissan Patrol smarter than ever. It includes class-leading features that contribute to the Nissan Patrol’s “Hero of All Terrains” reputation. This suite includes Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Emergency B

Today's unpredictable and unstoppable oil price hikes all over the globe are leading people to seek transportation alternatives, like riding a bicycle, taking public commutes, and considering electric vehicle choices. But the reality remains that having your car take you anywhere anytime is much more convenient than other modes of transportation, especially if you have to bring a load of stuff. Amid the rapidly growing popularity of crossover SUVs, Chevrolet offers the 2022 Tracker with decent p

Looking for a family ride which offers both power and versatility? Why not try the best-selling PPV in the Philippine market – the Toyota Fortuner! The Toyota Fortuner has been around the market for a while now, and it has been a top choice for PPV users. PPV stands for Pickup Platform Vehicle. Usually, these are also classified as midsize SUVs (yes they’re midsize even if they’re huge) or Sports Utility Vehicles. PPVs mainly come from pickup trucks that had an outer shell. Later on, the shell w