Nissan has stated that it plans to make an entry-level sports car that could rival the likes of the Toyota GR86/Subaru BR-Z. While the brand already has two sports cars at its disposal, namely the Nissan Z and the legendary R35 GT-R, these are typically out of reach for most younger buyers. The plans come from an interview with Top Gear UK, where Nissan senior vice president of global product planning Ivan Espinosa said he has a dream plan for the Japanese automaker to introduce an all-new model

Gong Xi Fa Cai. Today is Chinese New Year! And because it’s a Sunday, it’s also time for your weekly dose of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. We take a look at all the stories we published last week and find the five that you loved the most. Here are our hottest stories from Jan. 16 to 20, 2023 as we welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit. Cheapest mild-hybrid on sale The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a multitude of superlatives. It’s not only the cheapest mil

The Nissan GT-R is the ultimate King of JDM. It has proven itself worthy of all the praises and accolades it amassed over the years with its exemplary performance on the track. Since 2007, no other sports car in the world has been named the "Supercar Killer and Godzilla" other than the GT-R. Even before it had proven its superior abilities on the track, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn already believed that the 6th generation GT-R would become a global icon for the brand. And he was right, as the

(Images from Honda PH) As the new Civic model is released, sooner or later, a new Civic Type R will come out. With the new Civic looking more like an Accord, which is more elegant, more formal, more adult, the new Civic Type R can definitely take on this trend and have a more formal re-design despite the red Honda badge screaming at the front and back. For now, as the current Type R which first showed in 2017 is still being sold in the country, and the first Civic Type R that's released in the P

(Images from Honda PH) With its safety features and spatial practicality, the Civic Type R can pass as a daily, if you'd think about it (and force it a little). Is it easy to maintain a modern hot hatch like the Civic Type R? According to a report in November last year made by Martin Pretorious of AutoTrader, a car website in South Africa, the Civic Type R is actually a bespoke car, and despite the geography, his findings are very much applicable in the Philippine setting. Being in the same cate

If you’re considering the Nissan GT-R, you’ve probably heard a lot of great reviews about this sports car. This Japanese manufactured coupe has impressed the automotive industry in several years because of its successful succession innovation. Its numerous accolades throughout the years prove that the GT-R is not an ordinary market car model. Sure, several sports car models out there offers different impressive attributes. But if you are to decide the best car among the rest, the Nissan GT-R mig