We’re more than halfway through the year and powerful rain showers are hitting the country. Although cars have long been built to take on wet weather, decades of technological advancements have helped make driving in the rain almost as easy as driving in the dry. Ford Philippines announced in a June 2023 press statement that its latest Ranger pick-up and Everest sport-utility vehicle come with various features to handle everything from strong downpours to deep floods. Here’s a look at what they

Ford Philippines recently launched the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor. They knew they had a hit on their hands as many buyers eagerly awaited its next-generation version to arrive in the local market. While it didn’t come with a V6 engine that many expected, the Blue Oval brand is still open to bringing it in if there is enough demand. Also read: EXCLUSIVE: V6 Ranger Raptor can still be offered if there is enough demand -- Ford Philippines However, it does raise the question, what about the Ford Ranger

It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

When Ford Philippines launched the all-new Ranger Raptor on May 18, 2023, many of you were delighted by its butch looks and serious off-road gear. But there were also those who were disappointed by one major change – and it lies under the hood. The local version packs a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 diesel engine pumping out 210 PS and 500 Nm of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This is identical to the engine used in the previous-generation model. Ho

Mitsubishi Philippines has more than just a regular display planned for the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), as a Facebook post reveals some of its plans for the auto show. Unlike newer brands seeking to make a big splash at the event, Mitsubishi has a slightly more modest plan. The Facebook image post from the Japanese automaker indicates that it will be showing off a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer as part of its heritage display and will be revealing a limited-edition, 60th-anniversary Mits

Looking at the Mitsubishi Xpander (Specs | News) nameplate’s sales performance last year, one can conclude that the entry-level multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is a sought-after brand. The MPV sold some 16,309 units last year – including its top-end Xpander Cross variants - and was number five in the country's top ten selling vehicle models. That said, Mitsubishi felt that the top end of the Xpander line (namely, the ₱1.328 million to ₱1.353 million Xpander Cross) had to be updated to remain a top-of