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

This year’s auto industry rigodon has new participants. Astara Philippines, the multinational mobility distributor that handles the local operations of Peugeot and GAC Motor, announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has appointed two well-renowned executives in key leadership positions. Timmy Naval-de Leon, who was formerly head of corporate communications of the Ayala Corporation’s automotive arm AC Motors for nine years, is now Astara Phiippines’ new marketing director. Naval-de Leo

Everyone knows by now that the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor will be launched in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. And everyone also knows by now that the ultimate version of Ford’s pick-up truck is expected to arrive on our shores with a biturbo diesel engine, although there is still hope that the mighty twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 gasoline variant could still be part of the lineup. But what everyone might not know is that you can try out the all-new Ranger Raptor the day after its launch, with Ford Ph

Disclaimer: Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation, the official importer and distributor of Geely in the Philippines, very kindly lent us a 2022 Geely Okavango Urban Plus for one week. It came with a full tank of gas and RFID cards with load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel, toll fees and a car wash. Being a race organizer and a race instructor is exhausting. Case in point, when the Philippine Autocross Championship Series (PACS) held its Danny Santiago’s “Track All You Want” event

Since its introduction in 2018, the Mitsubishi Xpander has been synonymous with entry-level utility vehicles. With the Xpander Cross providing an SUV-like version of the same platform, Mitsubishi hit two birds with one stone. Its sub-one million prices at initial launch, seven-seater configuration, Apple CarPlay-Android Auto-ready in-car infotainment, a slew of safety features typically found in higher priced four-wheelers, and a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter straight-four (with a manual transmi

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda