In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

Ford Philippines saved the best for last, just in time for its silver anniversary celebration on November 2022. The company said in a press statement that it is holding the final leg of its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test drive on Nov. 18-20, 2022. It will be conducted at Bonifacio High Street, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. As with previous legs, the FIC will feature a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the next-ge

We don't usually write about watches here at AutoFun Philippines, but this new Casio timepiece got us excited. The Japanese watch maker recently released the Casio ECB-2000MFG-1A – the name of this red-and-black watch already offers a clue of its relationship to one of the most popular works of motorsports literature. It is the result of a collaboration between EDIFICE, which is Casio's motorsports line-up, and the two street-racing manga (Japanese graphic novels in English) of renowned Japanese

Although most of us won’t take our SUVs and pickups through waist-high floods, it’s always reassuring to know that they can. Ford Philippines is keen to prove this to potential buyers as it heads to SM City Pampanga on Sept. 23-25, 2022, for its third Ford Island Conquest, where it will showcase the 2023 Ford Ranger pick-up and its SUV cousin, the 2023 Ford Everest. The company said the event will feature a dynamic display, an on-road test drive (where most pick-ups and SUVs spend their lives),

If you're raring to test drive the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, you'd better head to the Activity Park of Ayala Malls Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna this weekend, August 26 to 28, 2022. The second leg of the Ford Island Conquest test drive will feature the two latest models in Ford's pickup and SUV lineup. The 3-day test drive event will not only have a dynamic display of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest but will also let you have a go at them with on-road test

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota 86 is a car that always makes people wow when you see them on the streets. It's not your typical Toyota. An in the sea of Wigos and Vioses, the 86 stands out amongst all the fish in the sea. It's sporty; it's classy, and the coupe look, the sleek lines and the hypnotizing headlights always never fail to charm onlookers. It is a sports car, but an achievable one. And the 86, once you sit on its cockpit, will be reminding you time and time again why you made an e