When the first generation of the Ford Ranger Raptor launched into the market, Ford Philippines had a hit on its hands as the off-road-ready pickup truck came quickly flying out of showroom floors with buyers clamoring to get a unit. Fast forward to 2023, and the next generation of the pickup has entered the Philippine market with similar fanfare. However, in other markets, the Raptor is available with a twin-turbo V6 under the hood that offers more power than what the previous 2.0-liter bi-turbo

The Ford Island Conquest (FIC) has long offered a thorough test-drive experience for potential buyers in the Philippines. And now, Ford Philippines’ major event is making its way to Cagayan de Oro for the first time on Sept. 22 to 24, 2023 at the Limketkai Center, the American carmaker said in a press statement. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., guests can visit the in-mall vehicle display of Ford’s latest vehicles and take an on-road test drive where customers can experience the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4

After making a splash at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor was officially launched in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. Much like the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, the new one takes a regular T6 Ford Ranger and cranks up the toughness with a host of body, suspension and tech upgrades to make it the ultimate “factory special” pick-up truck. “It is designed to conquer any terrain with a bold new look and powerful performance with major upgrades and enhance

Disclaimer: Mitsubishi Motor Philippines very kindly lent me a 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross for one week. It came with a full tank of gas and an Autosweep RFID card with load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll fees and a car wash. Family recipes are always interesting. These are often passed down from generation to generation, with some minor tweaks along the way. For instance, my family has a magnificent recipe for “Food for the Gods,” a crumbly, cake-like pastry made with but

When the Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) launched in the Philippines in 2018, it was arguably one of the very few cars in the segment that could topple the stranglehold of the Toyota Avanza. Fitted with a 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine and mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, it was as conventional as it gets with these compact MPVs, straying just enough from the norm to get people interested. Now, though, the market has shi

Let's get it straight. There is no word to describe what Toyota Innova highlights other than 'affordability'. It is this MPV's edge among its competitors in the class and its charm to practical Filipinos. Everything that this vehicle offers comes down and is related to affordability. That is why it is still the best-selling in its category and one of the best-selling models in the country. But what entails its affordability? Every Filipino has a soft spot for affordable stuff, and to be honest,