Honda Cars Philippines Inc. said on March 2023 that it would bring in a hybrid model this year, following the phaseout of the Honda Legend luxury sedan a few years ago. The Japanese carmaker has made good on its promise with the launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the brand’s venerable crossover would be launched with an electrified powertrain. The top-spec CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently launched the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross. Aside from the crossover launch, the Japanese automaker had its entire lineup of hybrid vehicles on display, with test drives available for each model. While we tested the Toyota Yaris Cross first, we also got the chance to test out the 2024 Toyota Zenix to see what the new MPV has to offer, especially as it is the successor to the Toyota Innova that now comes with a hybrid drivetrain instead of its old turbo diesel se

The Philippine government is receptive to extending a program that provides billions of pesos in incentives to carmakers that produce vehicles locally. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation president and CEO Takao Kato said he met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently and discussed extending the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. “I think that the President is very positive,” he told reporters at the sidelines of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation’s (MMPC) 60th-anniver

There are instances when we would realize that fuel efficiency is the most critical factor in getting a vehicle, with the continuously rising fuel costs these days. I never imagined fuel prices could go as much as five times their cost before. That is why even if we already have vehicles for daily use, we keep looking for alternative vehicles. If there is a new one that promises better fuel efficiency to aid our distress with the seemingly helpless fuel cost problems, it piques our interest. As

The Toyota Hilux has been one of those popularly reliable workhorses in the US that gets the job done in any form of weather with an awesome pulling power that supports 3500kg of the cargo load. While two optionally superb diesel engines make the said burden worthwhile as a 2.4-liter unit that is heavily borrowed from the Innova Crysta produces 150 Ps and 360 Nm of torque that comes chained and to a 6-speed torque converter or 5-speed manual gearbox also sending power to the rear wheels. Moreove

If there is an achiever's award in the automotive field, the Ford F-150 is a good candidate in the pickup truck class as it has received numerous accolades throughout its years of existence. It has been widely used as a police patrol truck and has won several awards in motorsports. But behind every nod of approval are different versions from different people. Pros It has an enormous road presence. Most pickup trucks have dominating presence on the road, but the Ford F-150 is on top above all as