GAC Philippines is going strong as the brand has hit another sales record for October. The company has announced that it has had its best-ever October performance, with total retail sales hitting 523 percent year-over-year to 268 units. The record sales for the month were another achievement for the brand in 2023 since being under Astara. The partnership has helped its year-to-date sales rise to 1,488 units, a 305% increase over last year. The growth of GAC Philippines can be attributed to its n

The weather has been funny this past week. Although the smog (supposedly a tantalizing cocktail of volcanic ash and vehicle emissions) seems to have subsided somewhat, each day mixes searing heat with pouring rain. Assuming none of you have gotten a cold by now, here are your five favorite stories from September 25 to October 1, 2023. This is the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Chery’s EV trio From being the whipping boy of Chinese car hate locally, Chery Auto Philippines has now become on

Barely a month after its ASEAN introduction, PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia's (TMMIN) Karawang plant in West Java has commenced exports of the recently launched Toyota Yaris Cross, and it looks like the Philippines is on the list. Also Read: ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross premieres in Indonesia, features first-in-class hybrid powertrain Shown in an audio-visual presentation during the Yaris Cross production and export ceremonies held June 13th, a graphic pointed to the Philippines as one of

The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI) is set to bring back a familiar nameplate under Chevrolet Philippines in the form of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The "Golden Bowtie" brand has already released a teaser for the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) on its Facebook page, marking its eventual return to the market. It also indicates that TCCCI could be slowly shifting its resources back into Chevrolet Philippines as SAIC Motor Ph is set to take over MG Philippines, which is currently under TCCCI’s distribut

It is the last Sunday of May! And this time, we start with an important message – stay safe and stay home, if possible. This is amid the fly-by of Super Typhoon “Betty,” which is pouring heavy rains in various parts of the country. While you’re staying nice and dry, here’s this weekend’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup, where we picked your five favorite stories from May 22 to 28, 2023. A new boss is coming SAIC, as many of you know, is the mother company of the Chinese car b

Among all crossover SUVs available in the Philippines today, the French-made Peugeot 3008 draws distinctness affiliated with its name as it comes with elegantly mesmerizing looks and functionalities. It is priced at more than two million pesos in the market, which is a bit above its closest rivals. But does it have what it takes to deserve the phrase “It’s totally worth it!”? Pros Its exterior design is distinct from its brand. The 3008 is not the first Peugeot model to showcase a distinct exter