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

The Geely GX3 Pro was unveiled to the Philippine market at the 2023 Manila International Motor Show (MIAS). Geely Philippines displayed the all-new crossover with no promise of an official launch, as the automaker still wondered if the model would make sense in the local market. Fast forward to July 2023 and it appears that the Chinese automaker is ready to officially launch the GX3 Pro, according to multiple sources with intimate knowledge of the upcoming model, but requested anonymity for lack

A decade ago, if you told us that Chinese car brands would be among the top 10 sellers in the Philippines, we’d tell you to get lost. But the latest data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. has proven just that – Geely and Foton were 9th and 10th, respectively, in terms of units sold locally in 2022. This is all the more notable given that Geely only started operations locally in September 2019, while Foton had been notorious for producing cheap but questionable-

Like there are different character levels in your favorite role-playing game, there are also vehicle classes that differentiate the roles of various car models. The sedan can accommodate up to five full-grown adults, a heavy-duty pickup truck that can typically lift around 800 kilos of cargo weight, and a sports car that is perfect for motorsport enthusiasts. But the most popular vehicle class in the Philippines is the SUV segment, a staple choice for families and individuals looking for a spaci

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

I have been wondering how do people disregard something? What is the gauge to know if someone or something is not worthy to be a part of a certain list or is not worthy to be picked? Who decides the criteria? What or whose standards are we meeting? The same thinking goes into my mind when I saw a differently-looking SUV on the road – the Isuzu mu-X. It looks like the mu-X differs from the rest of its competitors in the sense that it stands out. Its Japanese manufacturer isn’t afraid to introduce