Electrification has taken over the Philippines in many ways. There are battery-electric vehicles that offer near-silent, zero-emission mobility, along with truly stunning performance. And for those who don’t want to join the electric revolution quite yet, there are the mild hybrids. These pertain to cars with regular internal combustion engines that have small battery packs to assist with vehicle functions. Unlike a full hybrid, a mild hybrid cannot operate on purely electric power alone. Chery

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

The car ownership experience begins when your brand-new unit is released to you at your chosen dealership. While it's an exciting time for you, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind before you accept the new car. We recently got the opportunity to help a new owner with the release of her new Honda BR-V, so we decided to create a quick guide for what you need to look out for before the dealership releases the unit to you. Inspect the exterior Before your unit is staged in the relea

We at AutoFun Philippines believe that having a narrow car is conducive to couple closeness. One advantage of having four-wheeled means of transport is that the cockpit (i.e., the front interior area) usually seats two and that the means to enhance intimacy (i.e., the air-conditioning and infotainment controls, plus the glovebox and a number of storage bins or cupholders) are within easy reach of either front occupant. That said, it helps a lot if the lateral distance between the front seats is

Sleekier but also much sportier-looking cars seem quite likely the norm nowadays, especially in the robust global car marketplace that seems to exponentially grow to ever-changing complexity with each passing year. This in turn, perhaps better reflects the recently ongoing stiffer competition occurring among top corporate car giants whose collective willing hands just seem to can’t get enough of that much-coveted chunky slice of pie as car revenues from the US automotive aftermarket continue to

When Toyota first introduced the Camry, people were skeptical of its capabilities. Back then, it was unlikely for a Japanese car manufacturer to introduce a luxury car that could catch up with the European luxury car brands across the globe. The Camry may be an entry-level in the luxury car class, but it offers a lot of great features as its competitors in the market. Moreover, Toyota proved the reliability of the Camry for almost forty years now, without any major complaints from its users. One